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Bhatkal: Communal tension and polarisation of votes rule this terror town

Will communal tensions rise ahead of the Karnataka Elections 2018 in the coastal town of Bhatkal

The quiet town of Bhatkal in coastal Karnataka has gained notoriety in recent years for its residents' links with terror groups. And in a region where people have been killed based on the community they belong to, how will Bhatkal fare in the midst of an atmosphere of fear and hatred?