Communal tension flares in Bhatkal K'taka over Murinakatte issue

Tension escalated in Karnataka’s Bhatkal town after the overnight demolition of the rebuilt Murinakatte religious structure in Uttara Kannada district. Hindu organisations condemned the incident and demanded action against those involved. Police have tightened security in the area to prevent further unrest. The structure had reportedly been rebuilt by Hindu activists earlier on Sunday.