Bagalkote: Youth Stabbed During Ganesh Immersion, Accused Absconds!

Youth Stabbed During Ganesh Immersion in Bagalkote, Accused Flees Bagalkote: What was meant to be a peaceful Ganesh immersion procession turned violent in Hosamuranal village of Bagalkote taluk on the night of September 6, when a youth was stabbed following an altercation. The injured has been identified as Naveen Koodleppanavar (28), who was allegedly attacked with a knife by a youth from another community. The accused has been named as Asif from Belagavi, who is reported to be absconding. According to eyewitness accounts, the clash erupted during the Ganesh immersion procession organized by Veer Savarkar Yuvak Mandal. It is alleged that Asif hoisted a Pakistani flag during the event. When Naveen objected to the act, an argument broke out, leading to the stabbing. Naveen sustained injuries to his back and was rushed to the Bagalkote District Hospital. Doctors have confirmed that he is out of danger. Senior police officials, including DySP Gajanan Sutar, visited the hospital and spoke to the injured. Meanwhile, leaders of Hindu organizations have demanded strict action against the accused, stressing that such acts disrupt communal harmony. A case has been registered at the Kaladagi Police Station, and police have assured stern action against those disturbing peace.