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Hyd protests over egg thrown near Durga procession

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A protest erupted in Hyderabad following an egg thrown near a Durga procession, prompting police to register a case under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for an act intended to outrage religious feelings. The egg was accidentally thrown, and police are examining CCTV footage and taking one suspect into custody.

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  • A protest erupted following an accidental egg throw near a Durga procession.: A protest erupted following an accidental egg throw near a Durga procession.
  • Police registered a case under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for relig…: Police registered a case under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for religious outrage.
  • One suspect has been taken into custody as part of the investigation.: One suspect has been taken into custody as part of the investigation.

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Hyderabad: A protest was held here on Sunday after an egg was allegedly thrown near a Goddess Durga idol immersion procession in the early hours, following which a case was registered, police said.

The incident occurred within the limits of Madannapet Police Station at around 2 am, prompting participants in the procession and some residents to stage a protest.

The egg fell near the procession, a police official said.

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A case was registered under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs, he said.

"We received information that an egg was thrown when the Durga Mata idol procession was passing through a lane at around 2 am," another police official said.

Senior police officials visited the spot and spoke to the procession organisers. One suspect was taken into custody, and police were examining CCTV footage, officials said.

The situation in the area was peaceful, and police urged the public not to spread rumours. Further investigation was underway, they added.

The incident occurred within the limits of Madannapet Police Station at around 2 am, prompting participants in the procession and some residents to stage a protest.

The egg fell near the procession, a police official said.

Also Read: Kolkata stampede: Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer held over 'pandal collapsing' announcement

A case was registered under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs, he said.

"We received information that an egg was thrown when the Durga Mata idol procession was passing through a lane at around 2 am," another police official said.

Senior police officials visited the spot and spoke to the procession organisers. One suspect was taken into custody, and police were examining CCTV footage, officials said.

The situation in the area was peaceful, and police urged the public not to spread rumours. Further investigation was underway, they added.

Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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