Mangalore : Tension prevailed at the Mulki college on July 4, Thursday when  a difference of opinion and rivalry between two groups of students resulted in fist fighting.

The police had to intervene  to bring the situation under control. There are reports that some outside groups were involved in attacking students of both the warring groups in the college. The principal was taken unawares by the disturbance. Even parents of the students rushed to the college seeking protection to their children. The principal who said classes will be held as usual added the matter would be brought to the notice of the college management so that appropriate decision would be taken and action would be taken against those responsible.