Bhubaneswar: The late Friday clashes, which allegedly stemmed from disagreements over loud music during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Dargah Bazaar area, spiralled into an internet shutdown and appeals for peace from across the political spectrum on Sunday amid fresh incidents of violence in Odisha’s Cuttack city.

In a post on X, the Odisha Police also urged citizens to stay vigilant and not fall prey to fake videos and malicious rumours circulating on social media regarding the alleged death of a person following the clash between groups in the city. ADVERTISEMENT

“In the course of the clash, four individuals sustained injuries. Of these, three (Pintu Mahar, Mukesh Mahar and Subhashree Jena) have been discharged following treatment on October 2. The fourth person (Sankar Bi

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