Bhubaneswar: Internet has been suspended in Cuttack city for 24 hours, starting 7 pm on Sunday, amid fears of unrest following a violent clash early on Saturday during Durga idol immersion at Dargha Bazaar that left at least eight people, including Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari, injured.
The development comes even as chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi appealed for calm while promising stringent action against those responsible for disrupting peace in Cuttack.
In a statement, Majhi expressed sorrow over the group clash and urged all citizens to maintain peace and order. “Cuttack, with its rich thousand-year history, stands as a testament to unity and brotherhood. However, in recent days, the peace in the city was disrupted by some miscreants, affecting the daily lives of ordinary people. The govt is keeping an eye on these miscreants and will take strict action against them,” the CM’s statement read.
Majhi, who directed DGP Y B Khurania to head to Cuttack and camp there to prevent escalation of the situation, called on citizens to remain united and preserve the city’s heritage.
His appeal is particularly significant as tensions remain high following the violence, with the VHP calling for a 12-hour bandh in Cuttack on Monday.
On Sunday, the commissionerate police conducted flag marches throughout the city to reassure citizens of their safety after several outfits took out a bike rally in protest against the violence.
A high-level meeting was also convened by DGP Khurania, police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh, and additional director general (law and order) Sanjay Kumar to work out a strategy on restoring peace in Cuttack. On Saturday, police arrested six men in connection with the violence.
The development comes even as chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi appealed for calm while promising stringent action against those responsible for disrupting peace in Cuttack.
In a statement, Majhi expressed sorrow over the group clash and urged all citizens to maintain peace and order. “Cuttack, with its rich thousand-year history, stands as a testament to unity and brotherhood. However, in recent days, the peace in the city was disrupted by some miscreants, affecting the daily lives of ordinary people. The govt is keeping an eye on these miscreants and will take strict action against them,” the CM’s statement read.
Majhi, who directed DGP Y B Khurania to head to Cuttack and camp there to prevent escalation of the situation, called on citizens to remain united and preserve the city’s heritage.
His appeal is particularly significant as tensions remain high following the violence, with the VHP calling for a 12-hour bandh in Cuttack on Monday.
On Sunday, the commissionerate police conducted flag marches throughout the city to reassure citizens of their safety after several outfits took out a bike rally in protest against the violence.
A high-level meeting was also convened by DGP Khurania, police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh, and additional director general (law and order) Sanjay Kumar to work out a strategy on restoring peace in Cuttack. On Saturday, police arrested six men in connection with the violence.
You may also like
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 2,100 crore to 21 lakh women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana
Bihar elections 2025: Castes, coalitions, and calculations - how numbers stack up
Hyderabad: Rare photos of 8th Nizam on display at Chowmahalla Palace
Key age when parents should worry if their child is doing too much gaming
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance after children with pneumonia branded by faith healer in MP
