Cuttack violence
Cuttack Communal Tensions: 8 Arrested Following VHP Clashes and City-Wide Security Measures
Oct 06, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Eight arrests have been made following violent communal clashes in Cuttack, Odisha, where authorities imposed a 12-hour bandh, internet suspension, and curfew to maintain order. The conflict began with disputes over procession music and escalated to violent confrontations between VHP activists and police, resulting in 25 injuries including senior officers and property damage. Security forces have deployed over 2,600 personnel to control the situation and restricted city entry points.
Communal Tensions Erupt in Cuttack Following Durga Puja Idol Immersion Clashes
Oct 06, 2025 01:38 am CST
Cuttack, Odisha's millennium-old city known for communal harmony, faces heightened tensions after violence erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion processions. Clashes reportedly began over loud music disputes in the Dargah Bazaar area, leading to stone-pelting incidents, injuries to police officials, and subsequent VHP protests. Authorities have implemented a 36-hour curfew, suspended internet services, and deployed additional police forces as political leaders appeal for peace in the historically unified city.