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Tension gripped Karl Marx Nagar in Davanagere district, on the night of Wednesday, September 24, after a banner reading ‘I Love Muhammad’ sparked violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups. Complaints and counter-complaints have been filed. Some individuals suffered minor injuries, reports said.

According to , a dispute arose over the removal of posters, escalating quickly into stone pelting.

Police sources said the violence broke out around 10 pm after a Muslim man put up a flex board in front of a house near the 13th Cross on Betur Road. When a group of youths questioned the banner’s placement, an altercation broke out, during which stones were hurled at nearby houses.

According to , several Hindu homes were allegedly

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