Majhi and Patnaik's appeal come after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organised a motorcycle rally in the evening defying the district administration's order. Pics/PTI
In view of the prevailing law and order situation, the state government suspended internet services in areas under Cuttack Municipal Corporation, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), and the adjoining 42 Mauza region from 7pm on Sunday to 7 pm on Monday to prevent the spread of misinformation
According to officials, CCTV cameras installed along the route were damaged, and shops in Gourishankar Park area were allegedly set on fire after police stopped the procession
The rally, which began at Bidyadharpur on the eastern outskirts of the city, moved through key areas, including the Dargah Bazar locality, the epicentre of the violence that took place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, before ending at Sector 11 of CDA on the city's western fringe
The CM said the government was keeping a close eye on troublemakers and strict action would be taken against them in accordance with the law
According to officials, the violence erupted after some locals objected to high-decibel music being played during the procession
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