2 groups clash during Ganesh idol procession in Karnataka, 52 held

Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol immersion procession here following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to a tense situation.

Police said 52 people have been arrested following Wednesday night’s incidents and prohibitory orders preventing the



assembly of more than four people have been imposed in this town in Mandya district till September 14 as a precautionary measure.

A few people, including two policemen, sustained minor injuries in stone-pelting. The situation has been brought under control and additional security forces have been deployed, they said.