Communal Tension Erupts In Bhadrak Over Social Media Post; Prohibitory Orders Imposed

Bhadrak, Sep 27: Communal tension erupted here in Odisha on Friday after a clash between two communities over a controversial social media post, prompting the district administration to impose prohibitory orders in areas under the Puranabazar police station, officials said.

According to sources, at least two police personnel were injured in stone pelting following which the administration promulgated Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for an indefinite period.

Trouble started over a social media post by a youth of a particular community, as members of the other group took out a protest rally.

Members of the two communities brick-batted each other, sources said.

When a police team reached the spot and objected to the rally, as it was held without prior permission, a section of the protesters allegedly attacked the police personnel.

The Bhadrak DSP and Bhadrak Town Police Station SI suffered injuries in the violence, police said.