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Mangalore, Oct 5: Police resorted to lathi-charge at Adyar Padau and B C Road. Reports have been pouring in on police taking intense steps to disperse the mob.
Our correspondent at the spot has informed us that more than 1,000 persons had gathered and went on a rampage in Adyar Padau. Even after police opened firing in the air the crowd did not disperse completely following which they had to resort to cane charge
A van carrying milk was also attacked. Three passengers of a bus were injured as stones were pelt at a private bus.
The mob also attacked several vehicles and even persons on two wheelers plying on the national highway between Padil and Farangipet were attacked.
Police arrested two persons at Adyar in connection to the riots.
The violence which began at Farangipet creped to Adyar Padau. However tension prevails in the entire stretch from B C Road to Padil.
Latest reports have stated that friction among groups was witness in Lower Car Street and in the Central Market at Hampankatta.