Two die, 6 others injured following communal clash in Karnataka’s Koppal.

Some say, Hindus were attacked with swords from Muharram rally.

Karnataka: Two killed, several injured as communal clashes break out between Hindus and Muslims in Koppal; Section 144 imposed.

B Upendran | HENB | Bengaluru | Aug 11, 2022:: As many as two people lost their lives and six others got injured after a clash broke out between two communities viz. Hindus and Muslims in the Hulihyder village of Koppal district in Karnataka. The local administration has imposed Section 144 in the area.

Koppal is a town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koppal is surrounded on three sides by hills. It is also known as Kopana Nagara. The place is renowned for its historical and religious importance. Koppal is almost 340 km away from Karnataka’s capital Bengaluru.

As per a India Today report, on the basis of preliminary information, a Hindu boy was in love with a Muslim girl. During a Muharram program, the boy went to meet the girl, after which arguments broke out between them.

Soon, other people from both communities joined them and started beating each other with bamboo sticks and iron rods. Some sources say that Muslims attacked the Hindus with swords from the Muharram rally.

Over eight people got injured. Two of the injured, Pasha Walli (22) and Yenakapaa Talavad (60) died in the hospital.

A police team reached the site of the incident and took the situation under control. Section 144 has been imposed in the village as a precautionary measure.

The news agency ANI also confirmed the clash in Koppal.

Further investigation into the incident is going on.

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___Inputs from ANI & India Today.