79 Arrested For Clashes In Odisha's Sambalpur, Internet Remains Suspended
NDTV
The situation is gradually limping back to normalcy in Sambalpur, where curfew is still continuing along with suspension of internet, said the police.
The Odisha Police has arrested 79 people for their alleged involvement in the violence in Sambalpur city during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, officials said Sunday.
The situation is gradually limping back to normalcy in Sambalpur, where curfew is still continuing along with suspension of internet, they said. Sambalpur SP B Gangadhar said there has been no report of any untoward incident since the curfew was ordered in the city early Saturday.
A number of accused persons are still on the run, police said.
"While 26 people were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident during bike rally on April 12, 53 others have been taken into custody for violence and arson during the procession on April 14," Mr Gangadhar said.
