Communal clashes erupted in Mudhol, a town located in Bagalkote district, central Karnataka with the police detaining 81 people for indulging in violence.

As many as 15 people were injured in the clashes, however none ended in fatalities, as the police intervened in time to control the rampaging mob. The incident took place on Tuesday and the police said that they have restored normalcy.

According to the police, a dispute over bursting of crackers led to clashes between the two communities. More than 18 vehicles, including two-wheelers, were torched by miscreants during the clash. The police have imposed prohibitory orders in the town for the next three weeks.

Schools and colleges in Mudhol have declared a holiday as a precautionary measure. Many of the commercial establishments had downed shutters. Mudhol town is popular for breeding the hunting dogs Mudhol hound.