Prohibitory orders in Karnataka town following clash between two communities over eve-teasing

Highlights

• Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Keruru town in Bagalkote district and large gatherings have been banned till Friday following violent clashes between two communities over eve-teasing, authorities said.

• The clashes broke out on Wednesday evening leaving four people injured including two brothers over eve-teasing in Keruur under Badami Taluk.

• Later, arson and vandalism started due to which the main market area of the town was shut.

• The injured persons have been admitted to the hospital where their condition is said to be stable.

• Schools and colleges have been closed till Friday after the administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, officials said.