Bantwal, May 10: One person sustained injuries when the supporters of two political parties clashed for a petty issue near Nandavara temple in the town on Wednesday night.

The BJP has conducted a party meeting at the house of party worker at Nandavara. But after the meeting, the supporters of other political party shouted slogan against BJP workers, which led to the scuffle. In the melee, one person was injured and admitted to a local hospital.

The Bantwal police who rushed to the spot caned those who gathered there and closed the shops. As precautionary measure, police beefed up the security in the area. 

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Bengaluru: Thirteen students from Karnataka studying at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology in Srinagar have returned safely to New Delhi, due to the coordinated efforts of the Government of India.

It was facilitated by the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries under the close supervision of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, his office said in a statement.

The group travelled from Srinagar to Jammu by bus and then onwards to Delhi by train, it said.

Officials from the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries received the students upon arrival at the railway station and personally escorted them, it said, adding that arrangements have been made for their safe journey to Bengaluru.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in moments like these is both inspiring and reassuring. His clear instructions and deep personal commitment to every citizen's welfare enabled swift coordination between departments. I commend our security agencies, railway personnel, and ministry officials who acted with precision and compassion. The safety of our people, especially students from distant regions, is our foremost priority," Kumaraswamy said.

The students expressed heartfelt gratitude to the prime minister, the Government of India and Union Minister Kumaraswamy.