Tensions escalated in Nagamangala, Karnataka, following clashes between two groups during a Ganesh idol immersion procession, which were sparked by alleged stone-pelting from a nearby mosque. In response, members of the Hindu community staged protests and set fire to shops and vehicles, demanding the arrest of those responsible. Police imposed high alert and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to control the situation, which included deploying tear gas and restricting gatherings. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy condemned the violence, attributing it to the Congress government's 'appeasement' of a particular community. Meanwhile, local leaders urged for additional police presence to restore order and prevent further unrest. The situation remains tense as authorities work to de-escalate the conflict.