27-year-old hacked to death in Bengaluru, six held
A 27-year-old man was killed in Bengaluru following a violent clash between two groups after a Ganesha idol immersion procession. Police have taken six suspects into custody and are investigating the incident as a escalation of a prior dispute.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and the potential for communal or personal disputes to turn lethal during large public gatherings.
A 27-year-old youth was hacked to death following a clash between two groups near Chokkasandra village in Peenya, in Bengaluru, on September 27 night.
The incident is suspected to be the fallout of a quarrel that had taken place during a Ganesha idol procession a day earlier. The deceased has been identified as Deepak, a resident of the Bannerghatta area.
According to police, Deepak and the accused had been involved in a dispute for the past few days. On September 27, Deepak, along with two associates, had participated in a Ganesha idol procession organised in Nandini Layout. The idol was taken to Chokkasandra lake in Peenya for immersion.
While returning after the immersion, Deepak allegedly stepped on the foot of a person, leading to an argument. The quarrel soon escalated, with members of both groups allegedly attacking each other with sharp weapons.
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