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A curfew and an internet ban were established in Odisha’s Cuttack following incidents of violence on Sunday, following a previous group clash during the Durga idol immersion procession. The police had stated that the orders would be effective for 36 hours from 10 PM on Sunday, while the internet and social media suspension was for 24 hours across large parts of Cuttack city. In a recent update, as per ANI, the police had a violent spat with the members of an organisation that was denied a bike rally permission, leading to a clash that injured 8 officers.
A series of clashes broke out between two communities during the idol immersion procession in the Dargha Bazaar area late Friday night. As per the police, the clashes erupted between 1:30 AM and 2 AM on Friday, near Haathi Pokhari, when a group of locals allegedly objected to loud music being played.
The altercation escalated as stones and glass bottles were repeatedly hurled from rooftops onto the crowd. The violence led to half a dozen people being injured, including Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo on Friday.
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha | On the Cuttack clash incident, Congress MLA Sofia Firdous says, "We all condemn the unfortunate incidents that have occurred in Cuttack city over the last two days. Yesterday, too, the way ordinary shops were vandalised, violence occurred...This kind of… pic.twitter.com/5ird2wiE9c
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
Visuals from Cuttack where a 36-hour curfew has been imposed and heavy police force deployed in the sensitive areas of the city.
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha | Visuals from Cuttack where a 36-hour curfew has been imposed and heavy police force deployed in the sensitive areas of the city after violence erupted between police and VHP A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, were injured in the… https://t.co/1V04lFoS87 pic.twitter.com/lrjwIZsrDI
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola says - We are identifying those who are responsible for the violence and we will definitely take action against them and they will be penalised for the damage they have caused to public property and private property."
Government offices, schools, and colleges are all open. Hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, and petrol pumps will remain open. Other than that, all other commercial establishments will remain closed
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha: On the Cuttack clash incident, Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola says, "Following yesterday's incident, a prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS, commonly known as a curfew, has been passed by the magistrate. This prohibitory order will… https://t.co/1V04lFoS87 pic.twitter.com/0iuzySaL7J
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
Director-General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania - Action will be taken against all anti-social elements involved in the violence... I would like to inform all residents of Cuttack not to trust any rumour. For updates regarding the situation and the new rules, they should immediately check the police website, the Commissionerate's website, and their Twitter handle.
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha | On violence in Cuttack, Director-General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania says, "The situation in Cuttack is currently under control. The police are closely monitoring the situation. Action will be taken against all anti-social… pic.twitter.com/majAEgYaHT
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
A 36-hour curfew has been imposed in Cuttack, heavy police force has been deployed in the sensitive areas of the city after violence erupted between police and VHP . A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, have been injured in the violence so far.
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha | Visuals from Cuttack where a 36-hour curfew has been imposed and heavy police force deployed in the sensitive areas of the city after violence erupted between police and VHP A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, were injured in the… pic.twitter.com/hFhRq2moTp
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
Amid the flaring tensions, the Police responded by imposing a 36-hour curfew in 13 sensitive areas and suspending internet services for 24 hours to curb misinformation.
Media reports also suggest that the police arrested six individuals amid reports of damaged property. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and opposition leader Naveen Patnaik appealed for peace, as political parties exchanged accusations over the law and order situation in the historic city.
Amid the recent cases of violence, Police Commissioner Suresh Debadutta Singh stated To ANI-
"Today, an organisation in Cuttack requested permission to hold a bike rally, but it was denied. This led to a clash with the police. When the police enforced that they would not be allowed to pass through the road, as it could lead to communal tensions.
Eight policemen were injured in the stone pelting. These individuals that has a spat with the police were later dispersed using force." He clarified that rumours about a death from injuries during a prior stone-pelting incident at a Durga idol immersion were false, with all four injured having minor injuries, three discharged, and one under treatment.
Security forces conducted a flag march after tensions to pacify the situation that erupted due to a clash between police and an organisation that was denied permission to hold a bike rally.
A 36-hour Curfew has been imposed in Cuttack
Following recent tensions and clashes involving police and members of an organisation,
Police officials Told ANI that a bike rally permission was denied in Cuttack due to potential communal tensions, leading to a clash, injuring eight officers.
The group was dispersed using force. A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, were injured in the incident. The internet services are suspended. A 36-hour curfew has been imposed.
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