Belagavi: The Hindalga Central Jail in Belagavi was raided this morning by city police following allegations of widespread illegal activities.

Led by Deputy Commissioner of City Police (Law and Order) Rohan Jagdish, the raid was conducted amid suspicions that inmates were using unauthorised items such as mobile phones and TVs.

The search, which lasted over an hour and involved the use of a dog squad, resulted in the discovery and confiscation of items including mobile chargers, Bluetooth devices, and packs of tobacco and cigarettes.

The police have taken these items into custody as part of their investigation into the alleged illegal activities within the jail.

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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.