Argus News - Odisha Police Issues Stern Advisory Amid Cuttack Curfew

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: In the wake of recent unrest in Cuttack, the Odisha Police on Monday issued a stern advisory urging citizens to refrain from sharing unverified, false, or provocative content on social media. The move comes after violence erupted during a bike rally organized by a Hindu outfit, prompting a 36-hour curfew and internet suspension in sensitive areas of the city.

Advisory

ସୋସିଆଲ ମିଡ଼ିଆରେ କୌଣସି ଖବର ପୋଷ୍ଟ କରିବା ପୂର୍ବରୁ ସତ୍ୟତା ଯାଞ୍ଚ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଏହା ସହ ମିଛ ଓ ଉତ୍ତେଜନାମୂଳକ ପୋଷ୍ଟ କରିବାରୁ ବିରତ ରହନ୍ତୁ। ଯେଉଁମାନେ ମିଥ୍ୟା କିମ୍ବା ଭ୍ରାନ୍ତି ସୂଚନା ପ୍ରଚାର ଓ ପ୍ରସାର କରୁଛନ୍ତି, ସେମାନଙ୍କ ବିରୁଦ୍ଧରେ ଆଇନ ଅନୁଯାୟୀ କଠୋର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରାଯିବ।

କିଛି ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି…

— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) October 6, 2025

Advisory Against Misinformation

The Odisha Police, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, warned that strict legal action would be taken against individuals spreading fake news or misleading videos. Citizens were advised to verify the authenticity of any content before posting and to remain vigilant against attempts to disturb public peace.

“Some individuals are creating and spreading fake news to disturb the peace in society,” the advisory stated.

Violence During Unauthorised Rally

Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh revealed that eight people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence that occurred during the bike rally on Sunday evening. The rally, reportedly organized without permission, turned chaotic when stones were pelted at police personnel, forcing them to use force to disperse the crowd.

A total of three cases have been registered, and Singh confirmed that more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

Heavy Security Deployment

To restore normalcy, the administration has deployed 60 platoons of police, six companies of the Central Armed Police Force, and Rapid Action Force units across Cuttack. Both mobile and static forces are stationed in sensitive zones to instill public confidence.

DGP Y.B. Khurania has issued a warning to potential troublemakers, stating that any attempt to disrupt peace during the curfew will be dealt with strictly.

Also Read: Cuttack Under 36-Hour Curfew After Immersion Unrest

Internet Suspended

In a bid to curb the spread of misinformation, the Odisha Home Department suspended internet services in Cuttack for 24 hours starting Sunday evening.

Clash At Dargah Bazaar
According to police and witnesses, the first outbreak of violence occurred between 1:30 am and 2 am on Saturday, when a Durga idol immersion procession passing through the Dargha Bazaar area towards the banks of the Kathajodi river was halted by a group of locals who objected to high-decibel music being played late at night.

The clash escalated as stones and bottles were allegedly hurled from rooftops, prompting retaliation. Several were injured, including DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo. Police are investigating the incident and urging restraint amid heightened tensions.

CM Majhi Urges Harmony
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over recent unrest in Cuttack, urging citizens to preserve the city’s legacy of unity. Calling for peace, he condemned the actions of miscreants that disrupted communal harmony. “Cuttack’s thousand-year-old spirit of brotherhood must not be shaken,” he stated, appealing for calm and cooperation among residents.