Belagavi: panchayat members' homes attacked by armed miscreants
Belagavi (PTI): A masked gang of about 30 people went on a rampage in a village in the district on January 1 night, causing panic among its residents, police said on Tuesday.
Wielding fire arms, swords and sticks, the miscreants targeted mainly four houses, damaged vehicles and other belongings in Navagi village in Belagavi district. Those who were targeted include former and present Panchayat members, they said.
After receiving information, Karnataka Woman and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar visited the spot on Tuesday and took stock of the situation.
Police have started an investigation into the matter. They suspect that the incident could be due to a controversy around a love affair.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
