Curfew was imposed in Odisha’s Balasore in view of tensions following a violent clash between two groups. The two groups clashed on Monday over the presence of blood of animals sacrificed during Bakri Eid on the road.
Odisha Police imposed a curfew in the town starting from midnight on June 17. In order to bring the situation under control, internet services were also suspended in some areas of the town.
The conflict began when a group of people staged a sit-in protest against the blood of an animal sacrificed on the road. The animal was sacrificed as part of Bakri Eid rituals.
Another group allegedly threw stones at the protesters, leading to the clash. Several people, including police, were injured in the clashes. The police said that at least 20 vehicles were damaged.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spoke with Balasore collector Ashish Thakare on Monday, urging immediate measures to control the situation.
Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar also reached the town, and the police conducted a flag march in Balasore.
“Curfew has been clamped in the Balasore municipality area. All commercial establishments and shops have been asked to remain closed,” Balasore SP Sagarika Nath said, as quoted by PTI.
“No person shall leave their homes or move on foot, by vehicle, or travel except for emergency medical aid,” police also said.
A police officer assured that adequate arrangements were in place and the situation was being brought under control.
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