Bengaluru August 31, : Karnataka Police on Wednesday erected about 1500 police officers in the area of the Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling not to permit Ganeshotsav celebrations in the controversial city.The staff includes 21 , ACP’s 130 sub-inspectors and 126 assistant sub-inspectors and 900 constables, who will be closely monitored by DCPs.
The total of Rapid Action Force (RAF) 120 people and the team of 100 ammunition experts 10 platoons of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) were also placed in place to prevent undesirable incidents.
The police have already arrested rowdy people in the area into custody .They also conducted flag parades as well as a series of gatherings with the religious authorities.
The Chamarajanagar citizens Forum that was engaged in an legal battle and urging authorities to let them celebrate Ganeshotsav has announced that it will adhere to the Supreme Court order.
Hindu organisations have decided to adhere to the rule of law.However the police aren’t making any bets.
Rame Gowda, the Forum’s President, has stated that the Forum will continue to fight its legal battle, and he is certain of coming out victorious in the days ahead and be celebrating Ganeshotsav in the Idgah Maidan in a grand manner later.
The police also put in strict security arrangements for the Idgah Maidan in Hubballi city where the Karnataka High Court has allowed Ganeshotsav celebrations.
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