Kannada Rakshana Vedike activists attack kabbadi players

Bangalore, Sep 9 (UNI) Tension prevailed for some time when Kannada Rakshana Vedike activists attacked office bearers and kabbadi players of Karnataka State Kabbadi Association during the annual general body meeting and elections, today.

Police said while the process of electing new office bearers to the Association was in progress, the Vedike activists led by Praveen Shetti started attacking Association General Secretary M R Sitaram and the players, alleging that Kannadigas were neglected by the Association.

The activists ransacked furnitures and many were injured in the attack. Police, who rushed to the spot dispersed them and arrested some of the agitators.

The situation was stated to be peaceful and elections continued with tight security.

UNI