Gadag, Oct. 3 -- Karnataka Police have arrested 12 individuals following a violent altercation at Shirhatti police station limits, with authorities saying the incident may have been orchestrated by the SDPI. SP Rohan Jagadish stated that the clash, which occurred around 1:00 pm yesterday, involved two groups of young men.
"The dispute reportedly began over a disagreement between a shop owner and a customer regarding money owed. The verbal argument escalated into a physical confrontation, drawing in additional individuals," Jagadish told reporters here.
Video footage suggests that the clash may have involved coordinated participation, though investigations are ongoing.
Jagadish confirmed that all video evidence has been examined and the 1...