A group of pilgrims was brutally attacked by locals in Srisailam of Andhra Pradesh. The incident happened on Wednesday night after a dispute broke out over a water bottle.
As per reports, a Bagalkot resident was attacked with an axe by a group of people after he failed to pay Rs 10 for a water bottle.
Soon, hundreds of people gathered and damaged the glasses of Karnataka-bound vehicles and some shops were also set on fire.
Following the tension, Karnataka devotees especially from North Karnataka protested. The temple authorities intervened and promised the devotees that they would look into the issue.
According to reports, the temple administration was unable to control the ensuing tension as many devotees were drunk.
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