Mangalore :Miscreants hurled stones at the victory march of Mohammad, the new Congress Corporator of Kunjathbail on March 14,  Thursday night. This led to tense situation when the participants of the procession picked up quarrel with the trouble mongers and  this resulted in a clash on the streets.

 The situation grew further tense when Bhajrangal leaders Sharan Pumpwell and Madhukiran arrived at the spot.

The incident took place when the procession was about to end. Stones were pelted angering the Congress supporters. The police had to resort to a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd. T he former BJP corporator Sharath Kumar was arrested  after an allegation was heard that he was behind the incident.

Security in the area has been tightened following the incident. Police also  maintained  a strict vigil all through the night.

It has been learnt that the BJP supporters were today planning to picket the Kavoor police station demanding the release of the former corporator.