Archive · 17 Jan 2026

Six Arrested After Beef Rumour Sparks Violence in Sundargarh

Six Arrested After Beef Rumour Sparks Violence in Sundargarh

In Sundargarh, a town in Odisha, India, there was a big fight on Thursday between two groups of people.

The fight started because of a rumor that a meat shop was selling beef, and also because of an argument over some food items in the market.

Many people got hurt, including some police officers.

The local government had to stop internet services and put rules in place to stop more fighting.

On Friday, things got better, and the internet was turned back on.

On Saturday, six people were arrested for their part in the fight.

Schools and shops were open again, but many police officers are still there to make sure everything stays peaceful.

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