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Sundargarh Restores Normalcy as Police Arrest Six After Market Clash

Officials say a beef rumour in the Regent Market triggered the violence that injured at least 12.

Overview

  • Prohibitory orders under Section 163 and the 24-hour internet suspension were lifted on January 16 following a peace committee meeting.
  • Police announced six arrests by January 17, after detaining two a day earlier, and say CCTV-led searches to nab others are ongoing.
  • Investigators have identified about a dozen suspects for arrest as sustained patrols continue across the town.
  • Roughly 20 platoons of police remain deployed as a precaution even as authorities describe the situation as normal.
  • The clash featured stone-pelting and sharp weapons, a meat shop and vehicles were vandalised, a pick-up van was set on fire, and schools and shops that were shut on Friday reopened on Saturday.