Tensions flare in Bagalkot: Hindu-Muslim marriage sparks protests

The peaceful union of a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl in Badami turned into a battleground as Hindu outfits clashed with police over the interfaith marriage.

Tensions escalated when demands to hand over the couple were denied, leading to a violent altercation.

SP Amarnath Reddy’s intervention further fuelled the chaos, resulting in injuries and arrests. Police heightened security measures in Bagalkot.