Tension escalated and protest erupted in Hyderabad on Sunday after an egg was allegedly thrown near a Goddess Durga idol during an immersion procession in the early hours of the day. As per police, a case has been registered in connection with the incident, and one suspect has been taken into custody.
The incident took place at around 2 am within the limits of Madannapet Police Station, when the Durga Mata idol immersion procession was passing through a narrow lane. The egg reportedly fell near the procession, triggering protests by participants and some local residents. As per media reports, enraged by the incidet, BJP leaders, members of Hindu organisations and many youth gathered at the spot in protest, demanding action against the accused.
Police registered a case under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
“We received information that an egg was thrown when the Durga Mata idol procession was passing through a lane at around 2 am,” a police official said to PTI.
Senior police officials visited the spot and held discussions with the organisers of the procession. One suspect was taken into custody, while police began examining CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events.
Officials said the situation in the area remained peaceful. Police also appealed to the public not to spread rumours as the investigation continued. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
