Bhubaneswar: In response to a violent clash during the Durga Puja idol immersion procession on October 3, the Commissionerate Police announced a 36-hour curfew across 13 police station areas of Cuttack city to maintain law and order.

The incident in Dargah Bazaar resulted in four injuries, including that of Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo. Police have arrested four persons linked to the violence, based on CCTV footage, and they have been forwarded to court.

“The situation is under control. All injured sustained minor injuries; three have been discharged, while one individual remains under treatment at SCB Medical College. Contrary to circulating rumors, no fatalities have occurred,” said Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh while

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