Girl injured as man opens fire in air during group clash in Vijayapura village, 14 arrested

VIJAYAPURA: A young girl sustained injuries after a man opened fire in the air with a licenced firearm as two groups clashed during the Ankalagi Durga Devi fair on Friday. The police have arrested 14 people belonging to both groups.

The injured girl in hospital.

A clash broke out between the Vaddar and Poojari groups during the Ankalagi Durga Devi fair, when one Rama Ankalagi fired in the air. Unfortunately, a young girl was hit in the leg.

Ram Ankalagi who opened fire with his licenced firearm.

Vijayapura SP Lakshman Nimbargi said the police have taken the incident seriously and registered an FIR. Fourteen people from both groups have been arrested and further investigation is under way, he said.