Chikkamagaluru: Congress worker murdered in group clash

• Congress worker Ganesh Gowda (38) was killed in a clash between two groups in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka.
• The incident occurred Friday night in Sakharayapatna, Kadur taluk, following an altercation over a banner near a mutt.
• Police reported an earlier clash between the same groups near a bar before the fatal incident.
• A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects.
• Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and District in-charge Minister K J George condemned the incident and assured action.

Why It Matters: Political violence leading to a death highlights public safety concerns in Karnataka.