In the early hours of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, three men were stabbed during a clash that erupted amid the Ganesha idol immersion procession in Belagavi. The victims, identified as Darshan Patil, Satish Pujari, and Praveen Gundyagol, were attacked while dancing near the Kittur Channamma Circle.
All three sustained injuries to their stomachs and were promptly taken to the hospital by police and members of the Ganesh Mandals. Fortunately, they are now out of danger.
Investigating officers are speaking with the victims and their acquaintances. “One of the victims mentioned that the attack took them by surprise, but we have some indications that the groups involved were not strangers,” a police officer said.
A case is being registered as the investigation continues.