Bengaluru, Jan 5 (NationPress) In response to the incident of stone-pelting directed at Om Shakti devotees within the jurisdiction of the JJ Nagar police station, Karnataka's Minister for Tourism and Waqf, B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, who represents the Chamarajpet Assembly constituency, stated on Monday that it is improbable that minor boys could have participated in such behavior. He has urged the police to investigate who instigated this event.

During a briefing with reporters in Bengaluru, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan remarked, "On Sunday night, during the Om Shakti procession, an incident of stone-pelting occurred. Those responsible for the stone-pelting, regardless of whether they are minors or adults, are culpable. Nonetheless, I firmly believe that minors could not have executed such an act. Boys aged between 13 to 14 years have been detained, and it is essential to determine who is influencing them."

"I have communicated this concern to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and will initiate an inquiry into this matter. Three minors, aged between 13 and 14 years, have been taken into custody," the Minister added.

"In my Chamarajpet constituency, I have ensured that since 2008, not even a minor incident has occurred. Such occurrences rarely come to my attention. If any problem arises, the locals tend to resolve it amicably," he stated.

In the meantime, Hindu organizations, activists, and community members congregated near the JJ Nagar Police Station, demanding the immediate apprehension of the individuals responsible.

They accused the police of detaining minors not linked to the event and attempting to suppress the case.

They also asserted that a Minister was trying to minimize the significance of the situation.

It is noteworthy that the Karnataka Police have detained three minors on Monday concerning the stone-pelting incident aimed at Om Shakti devotees reported from the JJ Nagar police station area in Bengaluru.

The police stated that the detentions were made based on suspicion and testimonies from the Om Shakti devotees.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara also mentioned in Bengaluru that the investigation is ongoing to identify those who incited the alleged minor offenders to throw stones.

The police department has deployed the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) in the vicinity.

DCP Yathish visited the local police station and is closely monitoring the unfolding situation.

According to police reports, two women sustained injuries during the incident.

The police lack CCTV footage of the event.

They are currently gathering information from the scene and have identified several individuals.

Special police teams have been constituted to apprehend the stone-throwers.

Devotees have reported facing ongoing harassment, claiming that miscreants have even attempted to set fire to the venue during Hindu religious gatherings.

Tensions escalated in the communally sensitive JJ Nagar area of Bengaluru on Sunday night after stones were allegedly hurled at a Hindu religious ceremony associated with the Om Shakti pooja.

Locals held a protest outside the JJ Nagar police station.

The demonstrators alleged that they encounter such issues daily.

Expressing their constant fear, the protesters called for the construction of a wall in the area to shield themselves from targeted attacks.

They reported that miscreants routinely throw sewage water on devotees, attempt to ignite the worship venue, and throw stones.

They conveyed their frustration and insisted that these incidents must cease.

The protesters further complained that it has become increasingly challenging for women to navigate the streets, alleging that both women and children are frequently victimized.

They claimed that those who speak out or resist are specifically targeted and harassed, urging the state government for protection.