Ganesh immersion procession: Madrasa windowpane damaged in Bhatkal, three detained

Bhatkal, Sept 17 (UNI) A madrasa windowpane was allegedly damaged during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in the Gulmi area of Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district, triggering a protest and prompting police to step up security in the communally sensitive town. According to police, the incident occurred when a Ganesh idol procession organised by the Salanda Ganeshotsava Committee was passing through the area. The madrasa, located adjacent to a mosque, was allegedly targeted during the procession, resulting in damage to one of its windowpanes. Abdul Aleem Shahul lodged a complaint at the Bhatkal Town Police Station following the incident, after…