Aurangzeb poster Karnataka: In Karnatakas Belagavi district, the display of a controversial banner featuring Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, labeled as “Sultan-e-Hind” and “the real founder of Akhand Bharat,” has ignited tensions in the Shahu Nagar area. The banner, reportedly placed by unidentified individuals on Aurangzebs birth anniversary, prompted strong reactions from residents and raised concerns over potential communal unrest.Police act quickly to remove banner amid protestsLocal police responded swiftly, removing the banner following public outcry and reinforcing security in the area to prevent further escalation. Community members expressed outrage, demanding accountability for what they viewed as a deliberate attempt to stir conflict. The police assured that a report had been filed and that steps were being taken to locate those responsible.Counter-protests emerge online over banner removalAs the situation appeared to calm, online protests from young members of another community reignited tensions. They voiced objections on social media, questioning why the Aurangzeb banner was removed while a nearby Veer Savarkar banner, commemorating the Hindutva leader, remained untouched. Some warned of further unrest if their communitys banner continued to be targeted.Tensions erupted in #Belagavis #ShahuNagar area in #Karnataka after a banner featuring #Mughal ruler #Aurangzeb was put up by unknown individuals. The poster that described Aurangzeb as “Sultan-e-Hind”, and “the real founder of #AkhandBharat” was put up on the occasion of his… pic.twitter.com/khC3rXT2Od— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) November 6, 2024Authorities respond to online reactions, step up monitoringThe online backlash prompted authorities to ramp up monitoring efforts. Rohan Jagadish, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Law and Order in Belagavi, addressed the issue, explaining that the Aurangzeb banner was posted on public property without authorization. “On November 3, believed to be Aurangzebs birthday, individuals put up the posters illegally. The corporation has since taken them down,” Jagadish stated, adding that further action was under consideration to prevent future incidents.
