Kataka: Tension prevailed in Nayasarak area in Odisha’s Kataka city following a clash between police personnel and locals over firecracker bursting beyond 9 pm during Diwali celebrations on Sunday.
According to sources, the incident took place after police reportedly stopped people from bursting firecrackers after the permitted time. An argument soon escalated into a scuffle, with pushing and shoving between police personnel and locals.
The confrontation also involved woman ACP Ananya Awasthi. She was allegedly pushed by some people during the altercation as the situation grew increasingly volatile.
Following the incident, ten persons have been detained in connection with the scuffle involving ACP Awasthi, Kataka DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said on Monday.
CCTV footage and viral videos from the spot are being examined. Action will be taken against those who took the law into their own hands and created disorder, he said.
To prevent any further escalation, additional police force was deployed at the spot. The situation is now under control and investigation is underway, police said.
