Bengaluru, Jul 10: Condemning the "serial killings" in Karnataka, the opposition BJP on Monday constituted two fact-finding teams to look into the alleged murder of a Jain monk and a 'Yuva Brigade' member in Belagavi and Mysuru districts respectively.

Two teams -- one led by BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel consisting of 11 members, and the other with 10 members helmed by National General Secretary C T Ravi -- will be visiting Belagavi and Mysuru respectively tomorrow, a statement by the party's state General Secretary Ashwath Narayan said.

BJP legislators, MPs and officers are members of both the teams.

A 'Yuva Brigade' member was allegedly stabbed to death at T Narasipura in Mysuru district on Sunday following a clash between two groups of youths during 'Hanuman Jayanti' celebrations.

Besides, Jain monk Kamkumar Nandi Maharaj from Nand Parvat Ashram at Hirekodi village in Chikkodi taluk of Belagavi was allegedly murdered and his body dumped in a borewell pit at Khatakbhavi village in Raibag taluk last week.

Both incidents were raised by opposition BJP in the Legislative Assembly today, and targeted the ruling Congress government on the law and order situation in the state.

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Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.

Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.

Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.

The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.

"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.

Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.

"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.

Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.

The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.