Davanagere, Sept. 25 -- A flex banner bearing the words 'I Love Muhammad' triggered communal tension in Karl Marx Nagar late yesterday night, resulting in stone-pelting, minor injuries, and property damage. The unrest prompted swift police intervention and heightened security in the area.
According to police, the incident unfolded around 10 pm, when arguments over the placement of the banner escalated into violent confrontations between members of two communities.
Several residents reported that Hindu homes were targeted, with stones thrown at houses on Karl Marx Road, 1st Main, 1st Cross. A young girl sustained minor injuries and was admitted to a government hospital, while doors and household property were also damaged.
Two FIRs have b...