Cuttack: Days after violent clashes rocked Odisha’s Cuttack during immersion procession of Goddess Durga idol, police on Thursday intensified the drive against troublemakers and conducted house-to-house searches in some areas of the city.

As per sources, large contingents of police personnel along with members of central forces raided several places, particularly Hati Pokhari in Daragha Bazar area of the city. ADVERTISEMENT

Police personnel in strength have been deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incident during the operation being carried out as part of the investigation. Two ACPs and three IICs, along with a large contingent of police personnel, have been deployed at strategic locations.

This apart, central paramilitary forces have also been deployed to assist the Commissio

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