Odisha | 79 arrested for Sambalpur violence; curfew still in force
The Hindu
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 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 promulgated in the city early Saturday.
A number of accused persons are still absconding, 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.
“It appears to be a pre-planned violence as per the indications received so far. More arrests will be made in future,” he said.
The state government has suspended internet services in Sambalpur district till 10 am of April 17, the SP said.
he Tamil Nadu Government will take appropriate decision to protect the welfare and livelihood of Manjolai tea estate workers as Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, which is managing the tea gardens for the past 90-odd years, is about to wind up its operations in near future, Speaker M. Appavu has said.