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Odisha: Man Behind Social Media Post Among 8 Arrested After Clashes In Bhadrak Lead To Prohibitory Orders

Tensions erupted in Bhadrak, Odisha, due to a controversial social media post, leading to violent clashes. The person responsible for the post and seven others were arrested.

Tensions flared in Bhadrak district, Odisha, after a controversial social media post led to violent clashes between two communities, resulting in the arrest of the individual responsible for the social media post besides seven others. The local administration has imposed prohibitory orders in areas under the Puranabazar police station, enforcing Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for an indefinite period.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Superintendent of Police Varun Guntupalli confirmed the developments, "The situation is under control now... Force has been deployed. The person who made the derogatory post has been arrested. Seven people who attacked the police have also been arrested. An investigation is on... We will do the assessment and then will decide about the internet which is suspended as of now."

Odisha: Tensions In Bhadrak District Over Social Media Post

The unrest was triggered by the post made by a youth from a particular community, which prompted members of the opposing group to organise a protest rally. Clashes erupted when both communities engaged in brick-batting, escalating further when police intervened to stop the unauthorised rally.

Two police personnel, including the Bhadrak Deputy Superintendent of Police and a Sub-Inspector from Bhadrak Town Police Station, suffered injuries during the confrontations. In response to the escalating violence, police used a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd.

The prime accused has been presented before the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Court in Bhadrak and is now in judicial custody, ANI reported.

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