Cuttack On Edge After Clashes During Durga Puja Immersion, VHP Calls Bandh

The city of Cuttack remained tense on Sunday following violent clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders, suspend internet services, and deploy additional police forces across sensitive areas. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced a 12-hour bandh on Monday, accusing the administration of a "complete failure" in maintaining law and order.