Cuttack: In response to recent disturbances in Cuttack, senior police and administrative officials today assessed the situation and observed the city, which was under a 36-hour curfew. The situation will be reviewed after 10 am tomorrow, and a decision will be taken on whether to extend the curfew or not.
According to Police Commissioner S Devdutta Singh, “If normalcy continues, there would be no need to extend the curfew.” Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest, and three cases have been registered against them. The police are reviewing CCTV footage and video recordings to identify and apprehend more rioters. Internet services have been suspended for the next 24 hours to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain public order.
The Police Commissioner