Egg allegedly thrown at Durga idol during procession in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Tensions rose in Hyderabad’s Madannapet area after an alleged egg-throwing incident involving a Durga Mata idol procession prompted protests and demands for action against those responsible.

According to Telangana Today, the procession, organised by the Veer Savarkar Nava Yuva Sangham, was passing near Santosh Hotel Lane at around 2 am on Sunday, October 25, when eggs were allegedly thrown at it.

The incident drew members of Hindu organisations and BJP leaders to the area, where protesters demanded action against those involved. A report by Disha Daily also said demonstrators performed bhajans and called for strict action over the alleged incident.

Police responded after receiving a call through the Dial 100 emergency helpline. In a statement quoted by NDTV, a police official said officers reached the spot, spoke with procession organisers and took suspects into custody. The official also said CCTV footage was being examined to establish the sequence of events.

The police account identified senior officers, including Charminar Zone DCP Kiran Khare and Additional DCP Majid, among those who visited the area. According to the same account, the procession organisers agreed to continue with the event after discussions with officers.

Police urged residents to refrain from spreading unverified claims that could fuel tensions in the area. The circumstances surrounding the alleged egg-throwing incident are still being examined, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.