The Supreme Court told the Karnataka government that there will be no Ganpati pooja in Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet and government should maintain status quo for a few days. The court also mentioned that Ganesh Chaturthi puja can be held somewhere else.
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Fear of waqfs
The petitions was filed by The Central Muslim Association of Karnataka and Karnataka State Board of AUQAF against the Karnataka government permission grant to celebrate Ganesh pooja at Idgah maidan. The board fears that Babri Masjid incident will repeat in Idgah.
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Pandal prep stopped
The Supreme Court disposed of the petitions filed by waqf board and asked both parties as of today to maintain status quo. Following the order, police stopped the preparation of setting up Ganesh pandal in Idgah premises.
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Police deployed
The police department has been deployed in Idgah maidan. They conducted a flag march in the premises and surrounding communally sensitive areas. Police personnel, including those attached to reserve forces have been roped in for deputation across the state following an unrest-like situation.
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Flag march
The authorities have taken preventive measures as any damage to the Idgah Tower in the premises could lead to clashes. In 1994, five persons were killed and hundreds injured in Hubballi police firing, when they tried to hoist the national flag.
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Shops closed
The authorities are keeping their fingers crossed over the turn of events. Meanwhile, the police department turned both controversial sites into police fortresses on Tuesday to avoid any untoward incidents. The local shops are closed and streets are empty.
