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Tensions Flare in Karnataka’s Ballari District After Clash Kills One Ahead of Statue Unveiling
Ballari, Karnataka – Tensions are running high in Ballari district following a deadly clash that erupted between opposing groups in the lead-up to a scheduled unveiling of a Valmiki statue tomorrow. The violence broke out as Congress party workers attempted to erect a banner in preparation for the event, leading to a confrontation that resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the incident and working to maintain order in the area. The unveiling event’s status remains unclear.
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