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.