Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Odisha's Chandbali Amid Political Tensions

Authorities in Bhadrak, Odisha, have imposed prohibitory orders around Chandbali's Motta Plus-III College due to anticipated clashes between BJP and BJD supporters. The orders follow a police report and the absence of an invitation for the local BJD MLA to the college’s foundation day event. Heavy security has been deployed.

Authorities of Bhadrak district administration in Odisha have imposed prohibitory orders in nearby areas of a college at Chandbali, following a police report about potential clashes among BJP and BJD supporters. The move aims to maintain law and order during the foundation day of Motta Plus-III College.

According to a district official, clashes and violence could erupt as BJP state president Manmohan Samal and MP Abimanyu Sethi have been invited to the event, while the local BJD MLA was not included. Odisha BJD youth president Prince Rakesh and other party activists had demonstrated on the college campus on Tuesday.

Prohibitory orders, enforced by Bhadrak Sub-Collector Manoja Patra under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), restrict gatherings of more than five people within a one-km radius of the college from 7 am Wednesday to 7 am Thursday. The designated areas include Kheranga Bazar, Nalgonda Bazar, Digachia market, and Motto market, with heavy security deployment overseen by Bhadrak SP and SDPO Kartik Mallick.

(With inputs from agencies.)