Fresh Violence and Arson Rock Cuttack; Govt Imposes 24-Hour Social Media Ban

Fresh violence and arson rock Cuttack; govt imposes 24-hour social media ban

Sunday’s incidents came a day after a clash erupted during Durga idol immersion. Police personnel were among several injured. Shops and vehicles were also damaged in the arson.

Social media under scrutiny amid Cuttack curfew, advisory issued

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 : The Odisha Police on Monday issued an advisory asking people to refrain from posting or sharing unverified, false and

3 Cases Registered, Those Responsible For Violence In Cuttack Identified: Odisha Police

Cuttack: A total of three cases have been registered in connection with clashes in Odisha’s Cuttack city, Twin City Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh informed on Monday. “The arrests have already begun, but the exact number cannot be disclosed at this stage,” he said as the city remained under curfew and heavy police deployment. According to Additional director general (law and order) Sanjay Kumar, no criminal or anti-social activity will…

Odisha Police Urge Public Fact-Checking, Warns Rumour-Mongers of Stern Action

What began as a vibrant Durga Puja idol immersion procession in the historic heart of Cuttack spiralled into a night of fury, leaving over 20 people injured, shops in flames, and an ancient city under lockdown. As the dust settles on the violence that erupted late Friday, authorities have clamped down with a 36-hour curfew […] The post Odisha Police Urge Public Fact-Checking, Warns Rumour-Mongers of Stern Action appeared first on Pragativadi I L…

Odisha CM Majhi, LoP Patnaik urge peace in Cuttack after group clash during Durga idol immersion

Bhubaneswar: A day after violence broke out during the Goddess Durga idol immersion procession in Cuttack, leaders across party lines appealed to residents to maintain peace. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed concern over the incident, in which six police personnel, including Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari, were injured. Calling the violence unfortunate, Majhi said the millennium-old city of Cuttack has always been known for harmony and…

Odisha CM calls for peace after communal clash during Durga idol immersion

A clash erupted on Sunday between the members of various Hindu organisations and the police during a protest rally at Dargha Bazar area, where the attack on the Durga Puja idol procession took place on Friday night.