June 18th 2024.
The town of Balasore was tense on Monday as a clash broke out between two groups in a communally sensitive area. It all started when one group spotted a red fluid in a drain and immediately suspected it to be from the slaughtering of cows. This led to heated arguments and eventually turned into a full-blown clash. Worried about the situation, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi ordered the district collector to maintain law and order, peace, and harmony in the area. He emphasized that Odisha is known for its peace and such incidents should not be allowed to disturb it. The CM also urged everyone to maintain brotherhood and peace in the area.
The clash was triggered by a group of people who were protesting against the presence of blood from animal sacrifices on the road. They sat on a dharna in the Bhujakhia Pir area of the town, but things turned violent when the other group started throwing stones at them. The clash resulted in injuries to two policemen who were trying to control the situation. In the chaos, some journalists were also attacked and forced to delete photos they had taken on their smartphones. The mob even vandalized 10 bikes and one SUV. To restore order, SP Sagarika Nath arrived at the scene with a team of officers and held discussions with both groups. The police had to resort to baton charging to disperse the mob.
To prevent any further escalation of the situation, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code was imposed. The district police also asked for additional reinforcements to be deployed. According to reports, the incident started when one group noticed red fluid in a drain and suspected it to be from the slaughtering of cows. They immediately called the police to investigate, but nothing was found. However, the police collected samples of the red fluid for further investigation. As they were enquiring about the situation, the other group arrived and protested, leading to a clash.
The argument between the two groups escalated quickly, and more people joined in. The situation turned violent as both sides started throwing stones and bricks at each other. This resulted in a disruption of traffic on the road connecting Town and Chandipur, which is home to various defense establishments and a fishing base. The injured were taken to the Balasore district hospital for treatment. To prevent any further clashes, 150 police personnel have been deployed in the area, and night patrolling will also be carried out in sensitive areas. The incident has caused concern among the residents of Balasore, but the authorities are working towards restoring peace and harmony in the area.
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