MYSURU: Two groups clashed during the Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Jatra procession and also indulged in stone-pelting at Karya village, Nanjangud taluk on Wednesday night after a dispute over bursting of crackers turned violent.
Three people, including a child, were injured in the stone-pelting. They are Anand, Bharath and Abhi, and have been admitted to the Tagadur Community Health Centre. Due to the clash, the Sri Siddeshwara Swamy Rathotsava was stopped midway. Locals expresed outrage that there was no proper police security during the procession.
Villagers insisted that the tahsildar visit spot. Dalit leaders warn that the struggle will continue till justice is delivered. A tense atmosphere prevailed in the village following the clash.
