In a decisive move, Karnataka authorities have prohibited marches in Bengaluru over rumors of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination. Home Minister G Parameshwara stressed that protests, however heartfelt, must conform to India’s legal framework without deviation.
Addressing the media, the minister empathized with minority groups grieving their spiritual icon. ‘Permits weren’t applied for, none issued. Yet a procession happened—police are now registering cases,’ he detailed. Future bids will face the same rejection, aligned with court orders favoring static protests at Freedom Park.
Parameshwara invoked precedent: ‘We guided Rahul Gandhi similarly during CAA agitations.’ This even-handed approach aims to prevent escalation.
Turning to stranded citizens in the Middle East, he shared optimistic updates. ‘Evacuees landed Tuesday via two flights. CM’s correspondence with Delhi is accelerating rescues.’ With millions of Indians, especially in UAE, in limbo—some recent travelers, others veterans—efforts intensify via embassy coordination.
Bengaluru’s airport bore the brunt: 34 flights grounded Wednesday night due to no-fly zones, crippling links to Saudi cities and Gulf hubs. Affected passengers should liaise directly with carriers for rebookings and aid.
Karnataka’s firm policy signals zero tolerance for breaches, fostering stability as international conflicts cast long shadows domestically.