Congress worker killed, many injured in clash between 2 groups in Karnataka Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior ministers condemned the killing, promising strict action and justice for the victim. Police have so far arrested four accused, while three others are absconding. AdvertisementDeceased Ganesh Gowda (Photo: ITG)Sagay RajChikkamagaluru,UPDATED: Dec 7, 2025 08:24 ISTEdited By: Priyanka KumariA Congress worker and gram panchayat member was killed during a violent clash between two groups in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district late Friday night, police said on Saturday. The victim, Ganesh Gowda, 38, was attacked with a sharp weapon around 9.30 pm near Kalmadeshwara Math Road, following a dispute over a banner. Police have so far arrested four of the accused, while three others are absconding. advertisementAccording to police, members of both groups had earlier quarrelled near a bar in the town, and the confrontation escalated soon after.
