Malkangiri: The situation in Odisha’s Malkangiri district is reported to be peaceful and under control after days of violent clashes between residents of the tribal village Rakhelguda and the Bengali settler village MV-26. The unrest was triggered by the discovery of the headless body of a 51-year-old tribal woman, Laka Podiami, on December 4th.

However, to be on safe side the State Government has extended the ban on access to social media platforms and mobile internet services in Malkangiri district until 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Authorities, including the District Collector and Superintendent of Police, convened a Joint Peace Committee meeting on Tuesday with approximately 30-35 representatives from both communities. Following the discussions, both sides agreed to cease

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