Odisha police register cases against 5,000 Congress members over violent protest

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Published By : Pradeep Subudhi | April 9, 2025 5:29 PM

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Bhubaneswar, April 9: The Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has filed cases against approximately 5,000 Congress leaders and workers in connection with a violent clash with police during a protest rally organized by the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on March 27. The protest, held at Gandhi Marg in Lower PMG, was aimed at highlighting alleged increases in crimes against women under the BJP government.

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The list of accused Congress leaders includes OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das, Congress MLAs Tara Prasad Bahinipati, Ramesh Chandra Jena, Rama Chandra Kadam, Pabitra Saunta, Sagar Charan Das, Prafulla Chandra Pradhan, Mangu Khila, CS Raazen Ekka, Ex-MLAs Md Mokim and Suresh Chandra Routray, several MLAs, and former MLAs.

The rally, which involved Congress members from across the state, escalated after inflammatory speeches were made, inciting workers to break through police barricades and attempt to march toward the Odisha Vidhan Sabha.

Violent acts followed, with protestors throwing eggs, stones, tomatoes, and plastic chairs at police. In response, the police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Over 50 people, including several police officers, were injured in the incident.

 So far, three individuals have been arrested, and further action will be taken against others found responsible for the violence, according to DCP Bhubaneswar Jagmohan Meena.

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