Stones Thrown at Bhatkal Mosque and Arabic Madrasa During Ganesh Procession

Sep 17, 2026

On September 16, tension erupted in Bhatkal, Karnataka, as stones were allegedly thrown at the Ismail Sunni Jamiya Mosque and Tajus Sunna Arabic Madrasa during a Ganesh immersion procession. Two windowpanes were damaged. Local Muslims protested outside the police station, demanding action. Police, including SP Deepan MN, inspected the site and launched an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage. Additional forces were deployed to maintain peace. Authorities urged residents to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information.

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