Khordha, Nov 5: Violence broke out between residents of Ostapur and Kotapalla villages in Odisha's Khordha district on Wednesday, fueled by a long-standing border dispute. The clash led to incidents of shop vandalism and stone-pelting from both sides.

The conflict was reportedly sparked by a minor altercation over the naming of a local bus stand, with both villages claiming jurisdiction over the area. Tensions escalated quickly, culminating in the violent outbreak.

This incident occurred just two days after Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which had been enforced in the region for nearly three months to maintain peace, was lifted.

As of now, the situation has been brought under control, with authorities increasing police presence in the area. Senior officials are closely monitoring the situation to ensure law and order is maintained.