Tag: Group Clash

Balasore: Tension ran high at Kupura village in the district today after a clash broke out between two groups leaving five persons critically injured. According to reports, the clash erupted between the two groups over fencing of a farmland in the village. The injured were first rushed to the Simulia hospital and later shifted to […]

Rourkela: Tension ran high at Khatkulabahal area under Kutra police limits in Sundergarh district following a clash between two groups during the Ganesh idol immersion ceremony last night. As per reports, the clash ensued when a few youths allegedly pelted stones at the Ganesh idol during the procession ceremony carried out by a group from […]

Balasore: Tension ran high during Remuna Mahotsav in the district on Tuesday night after a clash broke out between two groups leaving three persons critically injured. According to sources, an altercation ensued between two groups over some dispute at a cycle stand set up near the venue of the mahotsav which later turned into a […]

Bhadrak: Tension ran high in Gohirani village under RN Betada panchayat in the district today when one person was killed and three other injured during a group clash over construction work of a government project in the village. The deceased has been identified as Lokanath Sethi. As per reports,  initially an altercation ensued on  work […]

Kendrapara: Tension prevailed in Narendrapur under Nemala police limits today following a group clash between the villagers of Narendrapur and Kakuriapara. The clash took an ugly turn as the irate mob set a police van on fire. As per reports, an altercation ensued between the members of two villages during transportation of wood for the […]

Rayagada: Four persons were injured after a group clash broke out between locals of four tribal villages in the district over ‘jhika bibaha,’ a traditional wedding practice that involves forcibly capturing a bride for marriage. The injured men-all of them hailing from the Parsali panchayat under Kalyansinghpur block in Niyamgiri have been admitted to the […]

Nayagarh: Two members of the BJP district unit were injured following a group clash during a party meeting in Nayagarh town today. The two groups of the saffron party exchanged blows and hurled chairs at each other during the meeting. The face-off started when one group of party members raised objection for not being invited […]

Bhadrak: Eight persons were injured in an acid attack following a clash between two groups of servitors near Akhandalamani temple in Aradi of the district Wednesday night. The servitors reportedly came to blows over performing pujas for devotees. As per reports, a war of words ensued between two sects of servitors of the shrine following […]

Cuttack: Tension prevailed in Millennium City of Cuttack on Friday after a clash broke out between residents of Pithapur Nuasahi and Jhola Sahi over installation of lighting for Eid-ul-fitr. As per reports, the groups were hurling stones and glass bottles at each other in which some vehicles were damaged. On receiving information, Cuttack DCP Akhileshvar […]

Bhadrak: A clash between two BJP groups was reported during the party’s ‘Bandhu Milana’ programme organised at the Nua Bazar Mandap here on Friday. As per reports, some followers of BJP leader Pradeep Nayak allegedly attacked the supporters of Tushar Jena, another saffron leader in the district after Nayak’s supporters were not invited to the […]

Jajpur: Four persons of a family were left critically injured following a group clash in Khapuriapada village under Jajpur police limits today. Eyewitnesses informed that the altercation began after a local shopkeeper asked for his pending dues. However, political enmity is the reason behind the attack, said sources. All the injured were first rushed to […]

Bhadrak: A clash was reported between two BJD groups during ‘Lawyers’ Day’ celebration in Bhadrak here on Saturday. BJD’s legal front had organised a public meeting in the district on the occasion. As per reports, the incident occurred when the BJD activists were escorting Law Minister Pratap Jena to the meeting venue. Supporters of Bhadrak […]

Bhograi: Irate locals ransacked a police outpost and set a bike on fire after a clash between two communities in Bhograi block of Balasore district last night. Members of a particular community alleged they were attacked by miscreants of another community during Pata Parva celebrations. Following the attack, the first group demanded immediate action against […]

Brahmagiri: At least 30 persons were injured, including six critically after bombs were hurled during a group clash between Baghamunda and Sipakuda villages under Krushnaprasad block of Puri district today. As per reports, besides bombs, bullets were also fired during the group fight over construction of a jetty on a patch of government land in […]

Bhubaneswar: While people were busy celebrating the festival of colours, nearly five persons were injured in three separate group clashes across Odisha today. In Cuttack, three persons were injured in firing during a clash between two groups in Gopalpur under Sadar police limits. The injured were identified as Sushant Rout, Kalindi Rout and Samir Rout, […]