Violence Grips Cuttack, India: Curfew Imposed Following Communal Tensions

India's historic city of Cuttack, Odisha, is currently under a strict 36 hour curfew and a communication blackout following two days of intense communal clashes that erupted in the wake of a religious ceremony. The prohibitory orders, came into effect at 10 PM on Sunday and are slated to continue till 10 AM on Tuesday, covering 13 police station jurisdictions across the city, including Dargah Bazaar, Mangalabag, and Purighat.

The unrest began late Friday night near Dargha Bazaar when a dispute over high decibel music during an immersion procession quickly devolved into violence, with reports of stone pelting that left several people injured, including a senior Indian police officer. Tensions escalated sharply on Sunday when a fresh confrontation broke out after police denied permission for a planned bike rally, citing the fragile law and order situation. When rally participants attempted to proceed, they clashed with security forces, leading to fresh stone pelting, arson, and vandalism, which resulted in injuries to at least 25 people, including eight police personnel. Rioters reportedly set fire to multiple locations, forcing the administration to impose the severe restrictions.

To prevent the situation from deteriorating further and to curb the spread of rumours, the state government has also suspended mobile internet and social media services, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and X, until 7 PM on Monday. The city wears a deserted look, with 60 platoons of state police and eight companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployed to maintain order. While all non-essential commercial activities are closed, vital services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and milk supply have been exempted from the restrictions. Chief Minister Mohan Charan has appealed to all citizens to maintain communal harmony and assured that stringent legal action will be taken against the miscreants responsible for the violence. Several arrests have been made, with the police using CCTV and drone footage to identify all those involved in the widespread disruption.

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