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Karnataka Cracks Down on Unauthorized Pro-Khamenei Processions

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that police have registered cases against individuals for holding unauthorized processions in Bengaluru following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader. The processions, held by the Shia Muslim community, mourned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and protested against the US and Israel. This occurs amidst a widening conflict in West Asia triggered by US and Israeli strikes against Iran. Iran is preparing a multi-day funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader in Tehran.

Key Points: Karnataka Registers Cases Over Unauthorized Iran Processions

  • Cases filed for unauthorized processions
  • Processions mourned Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
  • Police deployed extra staff for safety
  • Conflict in West Asia escalates
  • Iran plans three-day funeral ceremony
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"Registered cases against those violating rules": Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara days after pro-Khamenei processions

Karnataka Home Minister says police have registered cases against those holding pro-Khamenei processions without permission in Bengaluru.

"We have registered cases where they have violated the rules. - G Parameshwara"

Bengaluru, March 4

Days after a procession held after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state police have registered cases against those violating rules.

Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that the government has taken a firm stance on the processions and said that permission is required for any gathering in the city.

"We have registered cases where they have violated the rules. First of all, they are not supposed to take procession in Bengaluru city without permission. We have registered cases and will not allow them to come to the streets," the Karnataka minister told reporters.

This comes after processions were held in several states to mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes by the United States and Israel.

Women of the Shia Muslim community took out a protest march in Bengaluru against the killing of Khamenei.

Members of the All India Shia Council on Sunday held a procession in Chikkamagaluru. The protestors mourned the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and raised slogans against the US and Israel.

Police had also deployed additional staff in the area to ensure public safety.

This came amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28. Iran has also retaliated by launching ballistic missiles and drones at US assets and allies across the region, including Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, further widening the conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran's state media has reported that Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a ceremony later tonight at Tehran's Imam Khomeini prayer ground. The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalized.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I understand the need for permission, we must also respect the right to peaceful assembly and expression. Many in our Shia community are grieving. The police action should be proportional and not seen as targeting a particular community. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
Frankly, why are we holding processions for a foreign leader in our cities? We have enough of our own issues to focus on. India's internal peace and security should be the only priority. The government is right to be strict.
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Priyanka N
It's a sensitive situation. The West Asia conflict is escalating, and such processions can unintentionally create local tensions. The police deploying extra staff shows they are being cautious. Hope everyone remains calm and follows the law.
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Varun X
Permission is a basic requirement. You can't just block roads and shout slogans. What if there was an emergency? The minister's statement is clear and correct. Apply the law uniformly to all.
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Kavitha C
As an Indian, my sympathy is with innocent lives lost anywhere. But we must be careful not to import foreign conflicts onto our streets. The government's job is to prevent that, and they seem to be doing it. Jai Hind.

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