Sundargarh Under Section 144 After Communal Clashes, Internet Suspended

Sundargarh Under Section 144 After Communal Clashes, Internet Suspended

Jan 19, 2026 - 21:42
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Sundargarh Under Section 144 After Communal Clashes, Internet Suspended
Violent clashes erupted between two communities in Sundargarh, Odisha, reportedly over food items, leaving at least 12 people injured, including police personnel. Authorities have imposed Section 144 across the city and suspended internet services until Friday evening to maintain law and order. Two individuals have been detained in connection with the violence, with further arrests expected based on CCTV footage. Security has been significantly heightened, with 19 platoons of armed forces deployed in the city and surrounding areas on alert. Schools, colleges, and non-essential businesses remain closed. Officials confirm the situation is now under control, with no further violence reported since Thursday evening, and are engaging community leaders to promote peace.

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