Gadag: The Gadag Rural Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly disrupting the Basaveshwara Fair (Jatra) in Mallasamudra village and assaulting committee members who questioned their actions.

The Incident

The annual Basaveshwara Fair was being celebrated with traditional fervor and grandeur in Mallasamudra village. During the peak of the festivities, as the ceremonial chariot (Ratha) was about to move, Salim and his associates reportedly drove their car into the procession path and parked it, blocking the way. Since the chariot could not proceed, youth members of the temple fair committee approached the group and requested them to move the vehicle to the side.

Assault Over a Simple Request

Angered by the request to move the car, Salim and his team allegedly entered into a heated argument with the committee members. The situation quickly escalated from a verbal spat to physical violence, with the accused reportedly assaulting the committee members. This unexpected clash sparked outrage among the devotees and created a tense atmosphere during the auspicious celebrations.

Arrests Made

Following the incident, the temple fair committee filed an official complaint. Based on the complaint, the Gadag Rural Police registered a case and arrested the primary accused: Salim Badekhan, Lokesh Ramji, and Manjunath Hadimani. The police are currently conducting further investigations into the matter.