KARNATAKA police on Friday arrested eight persons in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot city.Tension continued in thecity amid additional security arrangements by the police.Atense situation prevailed in Bagalkot on Friday as several people took to the streets and allegedlyhurled stones at meat shops despite prohibitory orders being in place,prompting police to resort to a mild lathicharge, police sources said. Bagalkot Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal confirmed the arrests.

 

The arrested individuals have been identified as 25-year-old Tanveer Havaldar, 22-year-old Saddam, Majju Kamatagi, 24-year-old Fayaz, 33-yearold Sarfaraz, Chavoos, Riyan Sheik, Wasim Sheik and 29-year-old Ayaan Guledagudda. However,Hindu activists have alleged that the incident was a premeditated act. They claimed that although it was a Thursday, around 200peoplehadgatheredat themosque. They have urged the police to arrest all conspirators,stating thatwithmajor upcoming Hindu festivals, the police must ensure adequate security.