Officials stated on Thursday that 46 individuals were arrested after violence broke out during a Ganesh idol procession in Nagamangala, Karnataka. Tensions rose in the town late Wednesday night, causing minor injuries to a few people, including two police officers, as a result of stone pelting.

The situation has subsequently been stabilised, with more security forces deployed in the area. Prohibitory orders have been enforced, prohibiting meetings of more than four individuals until September 14, reported PTI.