Chaos gripped parts of Cuttack on Sunday as a promotional rally for a citywide bandh turned violent, leading to clashes between protesters and police at the Jail Road intersection in Dargha Bazar.

The unrest stemmed from a recent communal clash during the Goddess Durga idol immersion procession on October 3, where six were injured in an unprovoked attack. In response, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and allied Hindu organisations called for a shutdown on Monday to protest the incident, demanding justice and heightened security.

The procession, comprising over 3,000 supporters on bikes, began around 3 PM from Potapokhari Chowk and wound through various parts of the city. Tensions escalated when the rally reached Bajrakabati Road Chowk, where police attempted to halt it due to security con

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