23-Year-Old Man Killed In Karnataka's Belgavi, 7 Arrested: Police
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Following the murder of Santhosh Shanur, around 150 people belonging to the victim's community gathered near the houses of the ten accused and pelted stones on Sunday.
A 23-year-old man was hacked to death by a group from a different community in Gokak town of Belagavi district and seven people were arrested, police said on Monday.
Following the murder of Santhosh Shanur, around 150 people belonging to the victim's community gathered near the houses of the ten accused and pelted stones on Sunday. The situation remained tense the entire night. After police reached the spot, the crowd was dispersed after much persuasion and the situation was brought under control, police said.
Earlier on Sunday, a person named Maunesh was allegedly assaulted by the accused group. So, Shanur along with his friends went to the accused's house to demand answers about their act. This led to an altercation between both parties, a senior police officer said.
