23 held for group clash

As many as 23 people have been arrested in connection with a clash among groups belonging to two communities at Tadasa village in the taluk late on Monday nigh.

Miscreants threw stones at the police station, damaging a few police vehicles. The police resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control.

First, a clash broke out between two groups over money not being paid after a few miscreants had food at a pushcart eatery near the bus stand. This then resulted in a clash between communities.

Miscreants threw stones on policemen who arrived at the spot. The injured personnel have been admitted to the local government hospital for treatment.