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Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has praised the state government's handling of the recent Cuttack violence. He specifically commended how officials managed the situation while criticizing West Bengal's Chief Minister for making provocative statements. The Revenue Divisional Commissioner conducted a thorough review of the situation with senior police and district administration officials. Police authorities confirmed they've made arrests and restored normalcy through curfews and increased patrolling.

Key Points: Odisha Minister Harichandan Praises Cuttack Violence Handling

  • Minister Harichandan defends state government's handling of Cuttack violence situation
  • RDC Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar reviews situation with police and district officials
  • Police Commissioner confirms curfew imposition and arrest of eight identified individuals
  • Officials emphasize social fabric protection and peaceful resolution of tensions
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Odisha government handled Cuttack violence incident well, says Prithviraj Harichandan

Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan defends state's response to Cuttack violence, criticizes West Bengal CM's statements while officials report arrests and restored peace.

"The Odisha government has handled this situation very well - Prithviraj Harichandan"

Bhubaneswar, October 10

Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan lauded the state government's efforts in handling the Cuttack violence incident, stating that the situation was well-handled.

"The Odisha government has handled this situation very well. The situation in Cuttack is good, but West Bengal's Chief Minister is making irresponsible statements to provoke the situation."

On October 7, the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) of Central Division, Cuttack, Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, reviewed the situation in Cuttack following tensions in the city.

She was accompanied by Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola and Cuttack District Magistrate Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde.

Speaking on the situation, Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar said, "All of us are looking forward to an early peaceful resolution of the matter. All people who have tried to take the law into their own hands will be booked. Society in general wants to be peaceful, everybody wants to have celebration of festival or any event together. I am sure that message is very loud and clear, and anybody who has tried to damage the social fabric will be taken to task."

On the violence in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh stated, "A curfew was imposed after stone pelting on the Police last night so that the law and order situation doesn't occur. No untoward incident occurred after that. No law-breaking attempts were made. Police patrolling is being done everywhere today. Static deployment has been done at sensitive places. It is peaceful now. We have received feedback that people are feeling safe, and normalcy has been restored. Eight people were identified and arrested. Further identification is being done."

Clashes were reported in Cuttack between two clashes following incidents of stone pelting and clashes during the Durga Puja immersion. A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, were injured in the incident.

A total of 25 people, including eight policemen, were injured in the incident.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the government's efforts, we need to ask why such incidents happen during festivals every year. Better preventive measures are needed rather than reactive actions.
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Arjun K
Good to see the administration taking strong action against troublemakers. Durga Puja should be about celebration and unity, not violence. Kudos to the police for maintaining peace!
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Sarah B
The statement about West Bengal CM seems unnecessary. Let's focus on Odisha's situation rather than bringing other states into this. The priority should be community harmony.
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Vikram M
ॐ शांति! Hope the injured police personnel and civilians recover soon. The administration's quick response prevented the situation from escalating further. Good work! 👍
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Michael C
Arresting only 8 people when 25 were injured? Hope the investigation continues and all culprits are brought to justice. No one should escape the law.

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