The dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in violence-hit Cuttack passed off peacefully on Monday (October 6) amid heavy security deployment, while the district administration extended the suspension of internet services till 7 pm on October 7.

The bandh call was given by the VHP alleging police inaction on the miscreants who created violence during Durga idol immersion procession on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Two incidents of violence were reported in Cuttack’s Daragha Bazar area between Friday and Sunday, leaving at least 31 people injured, including 10 police personnel.

Back-to-back clashes

The first clash occurred on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday during the Durga idol immersion procession, leaving six injured.

The second inc

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