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Cuttack Erupts in Violence: 36-Hour Curfew Imposed
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- A 36-hour curfew in Cuttack, Odisha, after Durga idol immersion procession clashes injuring 25 people, including eight police officers.
- The violence followed a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally that defied prohibitory orders, with stone-pelting.
- Internet services suspended to curb false and inflammatory messages. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi urged harmony.
- Clashes resumed on October 5, prompting police action and damage to vehicles.
