Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 24: The Karnataka government has imposed prohibitory orders in Mysuru ahead of a planned convention to condemn the recent attack on the Udayagiri police station, which was sparked by an objectionable social media post.

So far, 17 individuals, including an Islamic religious teacher accused of delivering a hate speech that allegedly incited the mob to attack the police station, have been arrested in connection with the incident. However, despite the prohibitory orders, the Karnataka BJP has made it clear that they will not back down under pressure.

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra strongly condemned the government's actions, saying, "In Mysuru’s Udayagiri locality, anti-nationals unleashed terror by attacking the police station. The Rashtra Suraksha Janandolana Samiti has organised a massive protest today, with all Hindu organisations showing their support. Thousands are participating in the demonstration in Mysuru."

He further criticised the government's imposition of prohibitory orders, stating, "If the government had the capability, they should have imposed prohibitory orders when the police station was attacked. Instead, they clamp down when Hindu workers protest."

Vijayendra also questioned the inaction of the police during the attack. "What was the police department doing when the attack occurred? The state government assumes that whatever it does is right, but that’s not the case. Hindu organisations are simply raising awareness in Mysuru," he asserted.

He expressed confidence that the Congress-led government would not be able to suppress the protest by Hindu workers, even with legal restrictions in place. "The tragedy is that the Congress government, over the past two years, is beginning to resemble the Nizam’s rule before Independence, when the Razakars committed atrocities against Hindus. Today, Hindu activists and society as a whole are reminded of those dark days," Vijayendra claimed.

Vijayendra also expressed concern over the safety of police officers, stating, "There have been repeated incidents of police officers being threatened inside police stations. The state government is turning a blind eye to this. Even the Home Minister has expressed his helplessness, stating he is ready to resign. When both the police department and the Home Minister are powerless, it becomes necessary for Hindu activists and organisations to step forward and create awareness."

In light of the situation, Vijayendra confirmed that the BJP is actively participating in the convention and warned the government that Hindu activists would continue to raise awareness among the public.

Vijayendra has arrived in Mysuru and is holding discussions with party leaders and Hindu activists regarding the next steps.

Former Minister and senior BJP leader N. Mahesh added, "The convention on February 24, organised by the Rashtra Suraksha Jan Andolana Samiti in Mysuru, aims to condemn the attack on the Udayagiri police station over a social media post."

Mahesh raised concerns over the pace of the investigation, saying, "An FIR was filed against 1,000 individuals, yet only 17 people have been arrested so far. How is this acceptable?"

The attack followed an objectionable social media post by Satish, also known as Panduranga, a resident of Kalyan Nagar in Mysuru. The post ridiculed opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal, while also making provocative communal statements targeting a particular religious group. The post went viral, triggering a gathering outside the Udayagiri Police Station, where a group from the minority community demanded action against the accused.

Although the police attempted to calm the crowd, even involving religious leaders to urge restraint, tensions escalated. The mob began throwing stones at the police station and also attacked the official vehicle of the Deputy Commissioner of Police. As the situation spiralled out of control, the police were forced to use a lathi-charge and fire tear gas to disperse the rioting crowd.

The incident has led to growing tensions in Mysuru, with political parties and organisations using the situation to further their agendas. The imposition of prohibitory orders reflects the government's attempts to control the unrest, but it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days.