Tension prevailed in the Madannapet area of Old City late Saturday night after an egg was allegedly hurled near a Goddess Durga idol immersion procession. The incident triggered immediate protests by local devotees but police acted swiftly to detain one suspect and restore order.
The incident occurred around 2 AM as the rally organized by a local youth group moved through the locality. According to officials the egg landed near the procession sparking anger among participants. Protesters gathered on the spot demanding strict action against those trying to disturb communal peace during the festive rally.
Senior police officers rushed to the scene to calm the crowd and registered a case under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for hurting religious sentiments. Investigators are currently checking nearby CCTV footage to determine if others were involved in the mischief. Additional security forces have been deployed across the area as a precautionary measure. Police confirmed the situation is completely peaceful and under control, while appealing to the public to ignore unverified social media rumors.
