Thousands Crowd Udupi to Spot Tamil Nadu CM, Police Use Lathi Charge

Hundreds of Udupi residents congregated on the main road near the bus stand on Monday to welcome Tamil Nadu Chief Minister U. G. Krishnamurthy, who was traveling to the state for a scheduled meet with local leaders. The CM’s convoy passed the area amidst cheers, but tensions rose when a small group attempted to cross the no‑entry zone leading to a brief scuffle.

The local police, after attempting to control the crowd with verbal warnings, deployed a lathi charge to break the rowdy section, forcing many to scatter. An officer slipped on the heated sand leading to injuries, and several demonstrators sustained minor cuts on arms and hands before medical aid arrived. The crowd meanwhile dispersed quickly, ending the incident without escalation.

The incident underscores the challenges of managing large turnouts during political visits in smaller towns. Police officials have announced a review of crowd‑management protocols in Udupi district to prevent similar confrontations in the future. Source: Google News – Udupi.