Prohibitory orders imposed after fresh violence erupts in Cuttack

The Odisha Government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police station areas, after 25 persons were injured in a fresh episode of violence in Cuttack.

Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.

These incidents of violence are linked to a clash that took place two days ago during a Durga idol immersion procession. Officials said CCTV cameras installed along the route were damaged, and shops in Gourishankar Park area were allegedly set on fire after police stopped the procession.

Earlier in the day, the government had also suspended Internet services in areas under the Cuttack MC, Cuttack Development Authority and the adjoining 42 Mauza region from 7 pm on Sunday to 7 pm on Monday to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik have urged citizens to maintain communal harmony.

Meanwhile, the VHP has given a 12-hour bandh call in the city on October 6 in protest against the group clash during the Durga idol procession.