Karnataka Ganesha procession clash: Bandh grips Maddur today; over 1k cops deployed

Communal clashes erupted in Karnataka’s Mandya district during a Ganesh idol immersion, leaving thirteen injured and twenty-two arrested. Authorities have deployed heavy security to prevent further unrest, while political parties trade accusations. The incident has sparked a bandh call and demands for action against those involved, with the Chief Minister vowing a strict response.