India, Oct. 22 -- One person died and more than 70 others were injured in violence at the Devaragattu Banni Utsav, the ancient stick-fight festival held at Devaragattu, Holagonda Mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday night, 21 October 2026, as part of the Dasara celebrations.

As the procession made its way through the rural side, two rival groups, reportedly armed with thick bamboo sticks and pestles, joined in and violently attacked each other.

Police said the deceased was identified as Potaraju (28), a resident of Alur. The condition of 10 of them is stated to be critical. Those with serious injuries were admitted to hospitals in Adoni and Alur, while people with minor wounds were treated at a temporary medical faci...