Two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders arrested in Karnataka border dispute

The Khadebazar police station in Belagavi took the two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders into custody on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into a case filed earlier this year. The arrests mark an escalation in tensions surrounding the organization's activities in the border region between Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, which advocates for the merger of Belagavi and surrounding areas with Maharashtra, has been a focal point of interstate disputes for decades. The organization has periodically organized protests and demonstrations to press its demands, often drawing responses from law enforcement authorities in both states.

The specific charges against the two leaders have not been immediately disclosed by police. However, the case registered in January this year appears to relate to activities undertaken by the organization in the region. The Khadebazar police station has taken cognizance of the matter and initiated further investigation.

The arrest comes amid continued tensions over the Belagavi border issue, which remains a contentious topic between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Both states have maintained their positions on the territorial dispute, with various civic organizations continuing to push their respective claims through legal and grassroots channels.