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Belagavi Authorities Investigate Desecration of Religious Texts, Call for Calm

Police form five special teams to probe the burning of Quran and prayer books near a mosque, as protests and peace meetings shape the community response.

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The books, which were kept on the ground floor of the building, were discovered missing. (Representational Image)
Religious books found burnt in Karnataka's Belagavi, sparks protest

Overview

  • Copies of the Quran and other prayer books were found burnt in a field near a mosque under construction in Santi Bastawad village, Karnataka, sparking outrage in the community.
  • Belagavi Police Commissioner Iada Martin Marbaniang has registered a case and established five special teams to investigate the incident, with senior officers monitoring the probe.
  • Protests erupted locally, with demonstrators demanding swift justice and attempting to march into Belagavi city, though they were redirected to a nearby highway for their demonstration.
  • Community leaders and political figures, including PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, have condemned the act, urged for peace, and assured legal action against the perpetrators.
  • The absence of CCTV cameras, removed for repairs during construction, has been identified as a potential factor aiding the culprits, with investigations ongoing to track those responsible.