Banni festival in Kurnool district. (File Photo)

Hyderabad: One person died and more than 100 devotees were injured in the traditional Banni festival held at Devaragattu in Kurnool district in connection with Dasara.

The festival turned violent after midnight, following the celestial wedding ceremony of Sri Mala Malleswara Swamy. A clash broke out during the procession of the festival idols, with devotees attacking one another with sticks and flaming torches.

Pothuraju, 28, a resident of Alur, died in the clash, while more than 100 devotees sustained serious injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to the Alur government hospital for treatment.


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