Odisha Sundargarh administration – Odisha’s Sundargarh administration on Thursday (January 15, 2026) imposed prohibitory orders in the city and suspended internet services after a violent group clash left at least 12 people, including some police personnel, injured, officials said. The incident took place on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon in the Regent Market area, police said, adding that the clash took place over a minor argument between two youths. “Both the groups allegedly used sharp weapons against each other and also pelted stones.

Police used mild force to disperse them and took the area under control,” an officer said. Following the incident, the administration imposed Section 163 of BNS in the area to prevent further violence and keep law and order under control. Western Range DIG Brijeh Rai, Sundergarh S.

P. Amritpal Kaur and senior officials were present at the spot and appealed to the residents to maintain peace.

“Ten platoons (300 personnel) of the police force have been deployed and prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 163 of the BNS,” Mr Rai said. He said one of the injured police personnel has been admitted to the hospital.

Internet services have been suspended in Sundergarh city for 24 hours from 6 pm onwards. An official said on Thursday (January 15, 2026). Speaking about the incident, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Nirmal Mohapatra said, “It was a group clash.

As of now, no one has been arrested and the situation is under control. “.