Six people were arrested following a clash between two groups during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Odisha’s Cuttack, police said.

The incident took place near Hatipokhari in the Daraghabazar area around 2am Saturday, as the procession was heading to Devi Gada on the banks of the Kathajodi river. Loud music from the procession reportedly led to objections from locals, triggering the confrontation.

Six people, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishikesh Khillari, were injured in the clash. Police Commissioner S Dev Datt Singh confirmed the arrests in connection with the violence.

“Those arrested were involved in stone pelting and were identified through CCTV footage,” he said.

Locals objected to high-decibel music being played in the procession, leading to a confrontati

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