Odisha Police Friday conducted a flag march in the sensitive areas of Cuttack city ahead of a mass prayer by a particular community and warned of strict action against those spreading rumours on social media.

The march was carried out in Dargah Bazaar and Kadam Rasul areas, which were affected during recent violence.

Police Commissioner S Dev Dutta Singh visited the localities and reviewed the security arrangements.

“Though normalcy has largely returned, some elements are still attempting to spread misinformation through social media posts. If required, we will invoke sedition charges against those threatening communal harmony,” Singh told reporters.

He urged the public to remain vigilant to such social media posts and cooperate with police.

Stating that police have issued two helplin

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