Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:03am on 18 Jun 2024,Tuesday India
A curfew has been imposed in Odisha's Balasore town after a clash between two communities over alleged cow slaughter. The violence led to the arrest of 34 individuals from both sides, with more expected. To prevent further escalation, the administration has deployed 43 platoons of police and mobilized an additional 15. Internet services have also been suspended in the area. The state government has dispatched four IPS officers and senior police officials to monitor the situation. The curfew comes after initial prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 failed to contain the tension. The situation remains volatile, with authorities working to restore peace.
