Vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Gandhi Circle has led to tension in Holehonnur, in Bhadravathi taluk of Shivamogga district, on August 21. The incident came to light in the morning. As the news spread, many people gathered at the circle. Movement of vehicles has been affected.
Holehonnur police are examining CCTV footage to identify the accused. Additional policemen have been deployed in the town to avoid any untoward incident.
Local residents staged a protest, blocking vehicular movement on NH 13, connecting Shivamogga and Chitradurga. They demanded the arrest of those involved in the incident. Blockage of roads impacted school students, people heading to work, and travellers. Police diverted vehicles to alternative routes.
Shivamogga Rural MLA Sharada Puryanaik visited the spot.
Shivamogga Superintendent of Police G.K. Mithun Kumar informed mediapersons that an FIR had been registered in Holehonnur. “We have formed three teams (to find the culprits),” he said.
