Alappuzha (Kerala), February 22 Two groups were allegedly involved in a clash at Thrikunnapuzha early Sunday morning, with one person reportedly brandishing a revolver during the incident, police said.
According to police, one group led by Praveen Prasanan and another led by Mannarsala Mahesh confronted each other around 1 am near the Valiyakulangara temple festival in Thrikunnapuzha.
Police officials at the Thrikunnapuzha station said the incident stemmed from a dispute at a bar on Saturday evening.
Later, both groups came face to face at the temple festival in the early hours of Sunday, leading to the clash.
During the altercation, a person identified as Vishnu Sathyan of Thrikunnapuzha allegedly pointed a revolver at members of the opposing group, police said.
However, realizing that the weapon was empty, members of the other group allegedly attacked him with a wooden plank, causing serious injuries.
Police said around 10 people from both groups sustained injuries and were admitted to different hospitals in the area.
The revolver has been recovered and will be sent for forensic examination, police said.
Officials added that a case will be registered soon, and further investigation is underway.
