Tensions flare in Hyderabad after eggs 'thrown' at idol during procession

A police official said they received a Dial 100 call alleging eggs were thrown at a Durga Mata idol during a procession near Santosh Nagar Hotel Lane.

HYDERABAD: Tensions flared late at night after Hindu organisations staged a protest over an alleged incident in which eggs were thrown at a Durga Mata idol during an immersion procession within the Madanapet police station limits in Hyderabad. According to news agency ANI, police received information about the incident through a phone call, immediately reached the spot, took the suspects into custody, registered a case and are investigating the matter.

According to a police official, "We received a Dial 100 call stating that some individuals had thrown eggs at a Durga Mata idol during a procession near Santosh Nagar hotel line, under Madanapet police station limits."

"We immediately reached the spot, conducted an enquiry, registered a case, and took the suspects into custody. Currently, we are investigating the matter," the police official added.

Earlier, a similar stone-pelting incident was reported during a Durga Visarjan procession in Maharashtra’s Washim, prompting police to register an FIR, officials said. The incident reportedly followed an argument over the throwing of gulal (coloured powder). Police intervened and brought the situation under control, and officials said the area was now peaceful.