Vijayanagar Police on Monday detained two persons, accused of hurling a bottle at the noted singer and Padma Shri awardee Kailash Kher while he was performing a concert at the stage in Karnataka's Hampi. The matter came to the fore after a video of the incident made rounds on social media. Kailash Kher Attacked With Bottle at Closing Ceremony of Hampi Utsav For Not Singing Kannada Songs; Two Persons Detained by Police.

During the incident, Kher was performing a concert at the closing ceremony of Hampi Utsav at Hampi, Vijayanagar. As per the police, the bottle throwers were angry with the singer as he was not singing Kannada songs. Kailash Kher: Parents Must Encourage Their Sons and Daughters To Pursue Their Passion.

Police's investigation into this matter is underway. Further information is awaited.