BENGALURU:

Tension

prevailed at

in Channasandra near

on Thursday night after a group of residents from a nearby area allegedly barged into the apartment complex complaining of loud music during

and indulged in

.

The apartment residents, including women and teenagers, were allegedly beaten up by the trespassers. Kadugodi police said the incident took place at 9pm and the situation was brought under control following their intervention.

Police said several chairs, lights and other equipment were damaged by the group. Residents alleged a few of them, including children, were left injured. According to them, Durga Puja celebrations were on when a group 50 locals barged into the premises and damaged lights and music systems as they were irritated with the loud music.

“Now, two cops have been deployed at the apartment,” said Gaurav Sood, a resident of Isha Misty Green. “We have directed apartment residents to turn down the volume while playing music and have warned locals against entering the complex. They should complain to us if there is any inconvenience caused due to Navratri celebrations,” Kadugodi police said.

Abdul Ahad, deputy commissioner of police (Whitefield division) said a case has been registered against the agitators at Kadugodi police station. “We have identified the assaulters and will nab them soon,” he added.

LGBT members denied entry to dandiya event

In another incident in JP Nagar, commotion prevailed when a few members from the LGBT community were refused entry to a dandiya event despite having bought tickets. However, no complaint was registered.