Click to play videoMangalore: Forty-year-old Palanna has been earning his living by running a small workshop in his home in Kuttar. But the last two days have disrupted his peaceful existence. Ever since the communal clashes in the area, he prefers losing a day's livelihood than opening shop.
"A whole band of people came and caused trouble. After half an hour, the police came but they could not help. What do people like us do? My workers had to be paid today, it's Saturday but I haven't been able to do that."
Thousands more like him are also reeling under the fear that has gripped Palanna.
Frequent strikes and communal tension are not new to Mangalore, but some fear that this normally peaceful city may need time to heal after the recent clash between Bajrang Dal and SIMI.
Says a citizen of Mangalore, Clarence Pais, "The situation has become so bad that it will be a long time before things heal."
It may look calm and peaceful but behind closed doors, there's still fear in the hearts of Mangalore's residents. Now the people are wary of how they view their neighbours, but one hopes the rains will cool down not just glowing embers but raging tempers.
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