Mangaluru: A complaint has been lodged at Barke police station against a Dandiya event held at Edge Water in Sultan Battery on October 18, with Durga Vahini alleging that the programme hurt Hindu religious sentiments.
The event was organised during the Navaratri festival. According to the complaint, the organisation objected to what it described as indecent dancing and obscene singing during the programme.
Durga Vahini expressed strong objections to the conduct of the event, alleging that such activities were inappropriate for a programme held in the name of Navaratri.
Demand for legal action against organisers
In its complaint to Barke police, Durga Vahini sought action against the organisers and urged the police to register a first information report (FIR) and initiate appropriate legal proceedings.
The complaint raises allegations concerning the nature of the performances at the event. The allegations remain those of the complainant, and further details about the police response or any action taken against the organisers were not available in the information provided.
The event, held on October 18 at Edge Water in Sultan Battery, has drawn attention following the complaint. Further developments will depend on the police inquiry and any action taken in response to the allegations.