Tensions gripped Nagamangala town in Karnataka's Mandya district after clashes between two groups allegedly during a Ganpati procession. Shops and businesses were set afire by a group as the police had to impose restrictive orders in the area.
As per initial information, some people from Badarikoppalu village were taking out a procession for Ganpati idol immersion. As the procession was passing on the main road in Nagamangala, stones were thrown at them, allegedly from near a mosque.
The situation deteriorated, leading to clashes between the two groups. Some people vandalised shops and set fire to two vehicles.
