Kolhapur: After posting a controversial status on social media, an incident of violence occurred in Kolhapur. This incident has been ongoing for the past week, and until yesterday (Sunday), tension had been prevailing in the city of Kolhapur in the Kagal area. A 38-year-old man from Kagal city had posted a WhatsApp status related to Tipu Sultan, which led to the reemergence of tension in Kagal city during the night. Hindu extremist organizations demanded action against the man and also called for a bandh (shutdown) in Kagal. However, the police intervened and urged the parties to maintain peace, initiating discussions. As a result, there is currently a tense calm prevailing in Kagal city, and the police have deployed additional security measures at regular intervals.
Kagal Bandh (Shutdown):
After such an incident occurred in the birthplace of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Kagal city, Hindu extremist organizations became aggressive. The police were immediately informed about the suspicions and they promptly took action. However, the Hindu extremist activists called for a shutdown in Kagal city. Nevertheless, the police held a meeting late at night and urged the parties to withdraw the shutdown. In response to the police’s call, the bandh was canceled.
After the meeting that lasted until midnight, it was made clear that all the organizations in the city would not enforce a shutdown in Kagal. However, on social media, there was a call to gather at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in the morning at 9:00 AM. But the police deployed heavy security measures in the main square of the city, bringing together the police force to maintain peace.
A week ago, violence had occurred in Kolhapur. After that, Kolhapur had remained peaceful for some time. However, due to the recent incident in Kagal, tension resurfaced. Tomorrow (Tuesday), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is coming to Kolhapur. As he will be present for this event, strict law enforcement and security arrangements have been put in place, and the police hold a significant responsibility.
