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.