Stones pelted at Ganesh procession and mosque in Karnataka town

Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district experienced heightened tension following stone pelting incidents late Wednesday. Stones were thrown at a Lord Ganesh idol immersion procession as well as a mosque and madrasa in the area, police said.

Both sides filed counter complaints with local police after the incident. The situation remained tense in the Bhatkal area following the clashes.