NEW DELHI: Odisha 's Cuttack witnessed fresh communal tensions and violent clashes on Sunday after police denied permission for a bike rally organised by a group. The confrontation escalated, leading to stone pelting, arson, and a police crackdown that left at least 25 people, including eight police personnel, injured. Authorities have imposed a 36-hour curfew and suspended internet services to prevent further unrest. As the atmosphere in Cuttack remains highly tense, demonstrators occupied major streets on Sunday, culminating in a call for a Cuttack Bandh on Monday. During the rally, protesters were heard raising provocative slogans demanding an “exclusive Hindu-only identity” for the city.

Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed sorrow over the group clash and urged all citiz

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