8 injured in clash between 2 groups during Hindu festival in K'taka, row erupts

Eight people were injured in a clash between two groups during the Hindu festival of Kara Hunnime in Naregal village of Karnataka's Haveri district. This happened when a traditional bull-running procession was underway. The incident stirred political reactions, with the BJP alleging that "religious extremists" attacked farmers for bursting firecrackers. Police haven't confirmed a communal motive.