Tragedy in Sakharayapatna: Clash Claims Life of Congress Worker

Ganesh Gowda, a Congress worker and gram panchayat member, was murdered during a clash between two groups over a banner in Sakharayapatna, Kadur taluk. The police are investigating the incident, and four teams have been formed to trace the culprits. The motive remains under investigation.

In a tragic incident, Ganesh Gowda, a 38-year-old Congress worker, lost his life during a violent clash between two groups in Sakharayapatna, Kadur taluk, police confirmed on Saturday.

The altercation erupted over a banner near a math, leading to several injuries and culminating in Gowda's murder. Authorities report that earlier tensions had flared between the groups near a bar in the same area. Police, spearheaded by the Scene of Crime Officer team, are actively piecing together the sequence of events and working to identify the culprits.

Top officials, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara, have vowed to deliver justice and ensure the perpetrators face severe legal consequences. Efforts to apprehend suspects are ongoing, with strict measures being discussed to prevent future disturbances.