7 Injured in Violent Clash During Ganesh Idol Immersion In Bhadrak Dist

Bhadrak: Seven persons were injured in a violent clash between two groups during the immersion of the Ganesh idol at Palia under the Tihidi police station limits in Bhadrak district late Wednesday night.

Out of the seven injured, three were shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as their condition deteriorated.

According to sources, a clash sparked off following an altercation between the two rival groups during the immersion of Ganesh idol at the Palia village.

Three platoons of police force were deployed in the village following the incident to prevent escalation of tension.