Sullia: Suspected Naxals once again sighted in Karavali. Three people believed to be Naxals were reportedly observed on Friday afternoon at the border area of Madikeri-Sullia.

It is said that a group of suspected Naxalites visited two houses at Gundigadde village in Sampaje. They reportedly collected some rice items from the house of a Dayanand and proceeded to the jungle.

However, Sullia Sampaje police along with Anti-Naxal Force reached the spot and started an investigation.

Around 20 days back on January 14, a group Naxalites was reportedly spotted in Mittamajalu village of Shiradi. They had visited a few houses in Addahole and collected some cooking items. This time too, Naxals in the same number have been found. 

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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.