MADIKERI: A heated altercation broke out on stage during the prize distribution ceremony for the best display at the Dasara celebrations, organised by the Dashamantapa Samiti at the Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri on Friday.

During the award ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, members of the Keravale Bhagavathi Temple committee became agitated and stormed the stage, claiming that they had been unfairly judged. They knocked over the award plaques and other items on stage, expressing their frustration with the Dasara committee’s decision.

The police intervened, resorting to mild lathicharge to restore order. Despite this, the temple committee members refused to calm down, shouting slogans and accusing the Dasara committee of cheating. The situation escalated to the point where Deputy Superintendent of Po

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