Tension prevails after stabbing incident

Hubli, Sep 27 (UNI) Tension prevailed at Renebennur in Haveri district today following an incident of stabbing of a Congress candidate contesting the town municipality seat, by an Independent candidate.

Police said Sayyad Noorahmed Killedar was seriously injured when an Independent candidate stabbed him.

The injured was rushed to a hospital at Davangere here.

Later, the accused was arrested. The situation in the town was under control, police added.

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