Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has publicly criticized police personnel following a lathi-charge incident in Narendra village, Dharwad, Karnataka, last week. The incident occurred during a Ganesh idol immersion procession, where police reportedly used a baton charge to control a crowd. Minister Joshi expressed his disapproval of the police action and indicated he would join local villagers in a protest sit-in over the matter.
According to The Hindu, police resorted to the lathi-charge and brought the situation under control rapidly. However, some villagers have alleged that the police action was politically motivated and have called for accountability from the authorities.
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