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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Fresh violence in Cuttack, government suspends internet

IN PHOTOS: Fresh violence in Cuttack, government suspends internet

Updated On: 05 October, 2025 10:53 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Cuttack remained tense on Sunday following fresh incidents of violence linked to a group clash two days ago during a Durga idol immersion procession, even as Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik urged citizens to maintain communal harmony. Pics/PTI

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Cuttack remained tense on Sunday following fresh incidents of violence linked to a group clash two days ago during a Durga idol immersion procession, even as Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik urged citizens to maintain communal harmony. Pics/PTI

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Cuttack remained tense on Sunday following fresh incidents of violence linked to a group clash two days ago during a Durga idol immersion procession, even as Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik urged citizens to maintain communal harmony. Pics/PTI
<p>In view of the prevailing law and order situation, the state government suspended internet services in areas under Cuttack Municipal Corporation, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), and the adjoining 42 Mauza region from 7pm on Sunday to 7 pm on Monday to prevent the spread of misinformation</p>

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In view of the prevailing law and order situation, the state government suspended internet services in areas under Cuttack Municipal Corporation, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), and the adjoining 42 Mauza region from 7pm on Sunday to 7 pm on Monday to prevent the spread of misinformation

<p>According to officials, CCTV cameras installed along the route were damaged, and shops in Gourishankar Park area were allegedly set on fire after police stopped the procession</p>

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According to officials, CCTV cameras installed along the route were damaged, and shops in Gourishankar Park area were allegedly set on fire after police stopped the procession

<p>The rally, which began at Bidyadharpur on the eastern outskirts of the city, moved through key areas, including the Dargah Bazar locality, the epicentre of the violence that took place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, before ending at Sector 11 of CDA on the city`s western fringe</p>

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The rally, which began at Bidyadharpur on the eastern outskirts of the city, moved through key areas, including the Dargah Bazar locality, the epicentre of the violence that took place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, before ending at Sector 11 of CDA on the city`s western fringe

<p>The CM said the government was keeping a close eye on troublemakers and strict action would be taken against them in accordance with the law</p>

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The CM said the government was keeping a close eye on troublemakers and strict action would be taken against them in accordance with the law

<p>According to officials, the violence erupted after some locals objected to high-decibel music being played during the procession</p>

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According to officials, the violence erupted after some locals objected to high-decibel music being played during the procession

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