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The Odisha government ordered the temporary suspension of internet and social media services in areas of Cuttack on Sunday in response to reports of tension and violence between two groups.
In an official notification issued by the Home Department, Additional Chief Secretary Satyabrata Sahu stated that the decision was made to prevent the spread of false, provocative, and inflammatory messages on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat, which could disrupt public peace and order.
Odisha CM appeals for peace, assures stern action against culprits
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep concern on Sunday over the recent disruption in Cuttack, urging residents to maintain peace, discipline, and harmony in the Millennium City.
In a statement, the Chief Minister hailed Cuttack as a 1,000-year-old city famed for its togetherness and fraternity, emphasizing the need of preserving the city’s long tradition of communal harmony.
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Cuttack Violence: Situation returning to normal: District Collector
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Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous breaks silence, appeals to people to maintain peace
Following the recent clash in Cuttack, Sofia Firdous, a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Barabati-Cuttack, expressed deep anguish over the incident and called for strict action against those responsible, while also appealing to the people to maintain peace and harmony in the millennium city.
Speaking to the media, Firdous remarked that the criminal mindset of a few miscreants had disrupted the city’s calm on the day of Maa Durga’s Bhasani, which has been celebrated in communal harmony for centuries.
“Six people have already been arrested. The police are identifying others involved using CCTV footage, mobile videos, and drone visuals. Those who tried to create unrest must be arrested immediately and punished severely,” Firdous stated.
She added that she has been in constant touch with the police administration and is ensuring that victims and their families receive full support.
“Cuttack’s peace and brotherhood are its identity. The city has celebrated Durga Puja peacefully for over 500 years, and we must preserve that unity. This incident is very unfortunate and painful. Strict action will be taken to send a message that there is no place for criminals in Cuttack,” she added.
Appealing for calm, Firdous urged residents to work together to restore normalcy.
“Building peace takes years; breaking it takes only a moment. Let’s protect Cuttack’s tradition of harmony and ensure such incidents never happen again,” she added.
Firdous also said that he spoke with the DCP shortly following the event and that required steps were being taken to calm the situation.
CM Mohan Majhi has directed the DGP to camp in Cuttack to oversee the situation
#Cuttack | CM Mohan Majhi has directed the DGP (Director General of Police) to camp in Cuttack to oversee the situation.He has instructed the top cop to keep a close watch on maintaining law and order and ensuring peace in the city.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Appeals for Peace in Cuttack
#Bhubaneswar | Naveen Patnaik Appeals for Peace in CuttackFormer CM Naveen Patnaik has appealed to the people of Cuttack to maintain peace and harmony in the city.The Leader of Opposition also expressed deep concern over the law and order situation in the Millennium City. pic.twitter.com/smSqpT39g8
