Bagalkote Violence: Tensions Erupt During Shivaji Jayanti Procession, Prohibitory Orders Imposed

Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 08:26 IST

Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in Bagalkote, Navanagar and Vidyagiri till February 24.

Tensions erupted in Karnataka’s Bagalkote after an incident of stone-pelting was reported during a procession on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti. Reports suggested that stones were thrown near the Panka Masjid in the old city as the procession passed by.

In view of the situation, authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in Bagalkote, Navanagar and Vidyagiri till February 24.

Bagalkot District Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddharth Goel was also hit by a stone, causing a minor injury. “We are investigating who pelted the stones and from where. We are checking the videos and will arrest the culprits. Nobody has suffered any major injury," he said.

Following the incident, some pushing and shoving was reported between the police and locals.

It is being alleged that a group of Muslims from inside the Panka masjid objected to the procession, while the DJ song being played included the line “banayenge mandir".

As the Shivaji Jayanti procession continued to move slowly in front of the mosque, the Muslim community got into an argument with the police and reportedly questioned them on why such songs were being allowed.

The police dispersed the people immediately after the incident and brought the situation under control. As a precautionary measure, increased security has been provided near Panka Masjid and Kotaleshwar Temple. Along with this, a heavy police force has been deployed at the spot.

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