In communally sensitive Bantwal, Muslim man stabbed by mob after he tries to save Hindu friend

It is not clear who attacked  Harish and Samiullah  - Hindu or Muslim mobs. Wiki image

November 15, 2015, NewsCrunch

In communal clashes at Bantwal, a taluk in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, a Hindu was killed while his Muslim friend, who tried to save him was also stabbed.

Harish (28) died of stab injuries on Thursday while his friend Samiulla has been admitted to hospital, reports Daiji World.
Both of them reportedly were walking back home after a game of cricket. A few persons came in a car and stabbed Harish to death near the Old Gate area. Samiulla, who went to his friend's rescue, was also stabbed by them.
He was admitted to a hospital in Mangalore where he is said to be recovering.

Bantwal witnessed clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups on Thursday.

Activists of a Muslim political group held a meeting in front of the taluk office to protest violence at Madikeri during Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary celebrations.

Their members reportedly raised slogans against Sangh Parivar activists, who allegedly pelted stones in retaliation leading to clashes.

The police had to resort to lathi charge to bring the situation in control and have enforced prohibitory order in the town.

It is not clear who attacked  Harish and Samiullah - Hindu or Muslim mobs.