Andhra Pradesh: 2 killed, 80 injured at Banni stick festival at Devaragattu
Two persons were killed and 80 others wounded, five critically, during the Banni stick festival at Devaragattu. Rival devotee groups clashed fiercely with flaming torches and sticks over control of the processional deities, continuing a pattern of violence despite increased police presence and surveillance at the annual Vijaya Dasami event.
Two persons were killed and 80 others wounded, five critically, during the Banni stick festival at Devaragattu. Rival devotee groups clashed fiercely with flaming torches and sticks over control of the processional deities, continuing a pattern of violence despite increased police presence and surveillance at the annual Vijaya Dasami event.
