Fresh Violence in Cuttack; Govt Imposes 12-Hour Social Media Ban
Cuttack saw renewed violence after clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. Protestors set fires, threw stones, and damaged CCTV cameras.
The Odisha government suspended internet and social media from 7 pm Sunday to 7 pm Monday in Cuttack Municipal Corporation, CDA, and 42 Mauza areas.
Prohibitory orders were imposed in 13 police station zones. Additional forces were deployed to restore order.
Twenty-five people, including eight police, were injured.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik appealed for peace.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a 12-hour bandh on October 6, blaming the administration for law and order failure.
Authorities aim to prevent spread of inflammatory content and further violence during the sensitive period following the immersion clash.
Fresh Violence in Cuttack; Govt Imposes 12-Hour Social Media Ban Cuttack saw renewed violence after clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. Protestors set fires, threw stones, and damaged CCTV cameras. The Odisha government suspended internet and social media from 7 pm Sunday to 7 pm Monday in Cuttack Municipal Corporation, CDA, and 42 Mauza areas. Prohibitory orders were imposed in 13 police station zones. Additional forces were deployed to restore order. Twenty-five people, including eight police, were injured. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik appealed for peace. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a 12-hour bandh on October 6, blaming the administration for law and order failure. Authorities aim to prevent spread of inflammatory content and further violence during the sensitive period following the immersion clash.
