Five Injured In Knife Attack During Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations In Belagavi

In a disturbing turn of events during the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Belagavi, Karnataka, five individuals were injured in a knife attack. The incident occurred near the Lakshmi Complex in Sadashiva Nagar when a group of unknown assailants suddenly emerged from the crowd amidst the procession. Witnesses said these miscreants started stabbing people indiscriminately, creating panic among the attendees. According to police reports, the attackers were armed with knives and machetes, and they targeted five men specifically before fleeing the scene. The victims have been identified as Gurunath Vakkund, Sachin Kamble, Lokesh Betageri, Mahesh, Vinayak, and Nazir Pathan. All have been admitted to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) for immediate medical treatment and are currently under care. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the APMC Police Station, which has launched a thorough investigation. Authorities suspect that the attackers may be outsiders who infiltrated the procession. In response to the attack, City Police Commissioner Bhushan G Borase along with other senior officials visited the hospital to oversee the treatment of the injured and assess the situation firsthand. Police are actively working to track down and apprehend those responsible for the violence. They are also trying to understand the motive behind such a brutal attack during a culturally significant event like Kannada Rajyotsava, which celebrates the formation of Karnataka state. The attack has caused distress among local residents and raised concerns about security arrangements during public celebrations. This incident has cast a shadow over what is usually a peaceful and festive occasion. Authorities have assured the public that enhanced security measures will be implemented to prevent such occurrences in the future. Meanwhile, the investigation continues, and the community hopes that justice will be served swiftly for the victims of this violent act.