BENGALURU: Tension prevailed in Jagjeevan Ram Nagar on Sunday night after stones were allegedly hurled at devotees pulling a deity’s chariot during a procession from the local Om Shakti temple, police said to news agency PTI. A police officer said a complaint had been received alleging that miscreants pelted stones at the chariot during the procession. Sources claimed that a child sustained a head injury and a young girl was also struck on the head in the incident. Following the alleged attack, devotees gathered outside the Jagjeevan Ram Nagar police station and staged a protest, demanding action against those responsible. Protesters claimed similar incidents had occurred earlier as well and insisted that an FIR be registered. Police said an FIR has been filed and an investigation is underway. Security has been tightened in the area, and west division deputy commissioner of police Yatish NB visited the police station to review the situation. “Necessary action will be taken against those involved once their identities are established,” police said, adding that the situation was under control.(With agency inputs)