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CCB to probe trouble outside Udayagiri police station

A large crowd protested outside Udayagiri Police Station in Mysuru on February 10, 2025, due to a derogatory social media post featuring images of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal with Arabic lettering on their bodies.
The police arrested the accused behind the post and initiated a suo motu case, while tensions escalated with stones being thrown, injuring several individuals and prompting police to use tear gas.
Additional Director General of Police R. Hitendra stated that a special team was formed to investigate the incident and identify those involved in the unrest.
City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar confirmed the derogatory nature of the post and announced that action would also be taken against those who attempted to disrupt law and order outside the station.

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NDTV

7 Cops Injured As Mob Attacks Mysore Police Station Over Derogatory Posts

A mob attacked the Udayagiri police station in Mysore last night, injuring seven policemen, following a derogatory post on social media by a man, officials said. According to Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Hitendra, the accused was arrested for the derogatory post. However, some people were "upset that he might be left soon." he added. The crowd turned violent and attempted to storm the station, damaging vehicles and injuring polic…

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Hindu

Tension in Udayagiri police station limits in Mysuru over social media post

The post showed semi-nuge images of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with lettering on their bodies in Arabic

12 days ago·India

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Mathrubhumi

CCTV footage of mob vandalising Mysuru police station being probed

Mysuru: A violent mob stormed the Udayagiri police station late on Monday night following an allegedly derogatory social media post, leaving 14 police ...

11 days ago·Kerala, India

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Telangana NewsPoint

Tensions rise in Mysuru: Mob pelts stones at police station over an inflammatory post

Bengalury, 11 February A mob pelted stones at Udayagiri police station in Mysuru on February 10, Monday night, over a derogatory social media post, prompting police to resort to tear gas and lathi charge to disperse the crowd. The person accused of uploading the post has been arrested. According to police, the controversy erupted over an image featuring morphed semi-nude images of MP Rahul Gandhi, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yad…

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Star of Mysore

Udayagiri incident a stain on civic society: Simha - Star of Mysore

Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has condemned the incident where stones were pelted at duty-bound Police personnel in Udayagiri, calling it shameful and a stain on civic society. He said, “The Police have been repeatedly targeted by mobs and the situation remains volatile.” Simha added that the Congress Government has failed to take decisive action against the troublemakers. “This Government disregards the interests of Kannadigas, a…

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thehindustangazette.com

Mysuru: Offensive Social Media Post Against Muslims Sparks Protest, Tensions in Udaygiri

Mysuru: A provocative social media post targeting the Muslim community triggered a protest in Udaygiri on Monday night. According to reports, an individual near Triveni Circle posted images of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal alongside derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad, and allegedly shared an offensive video targeting Mahatma Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. In response, Udaygiri police promptly registered a suo-motu case and a…

12 days ago

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