Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced support from the state government for the family of a man who succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent group clash in Bhadrak district.
The Chief Minister announced that the state Government will bear the entire cost of education for the children of Santosh Parida (46), who sustained injuries in a communal clash in Tihidi area of Bhadrak and later died during treatment.
Majhi has also announced financial assistance of Rs ten lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to Santosh Parida’s family. He has further stated that one member of the bereaved family will be provided with a government job.
“We stand with the bereaved family and are taking all necessary steps to ensure peace prevails,” the CM said in a statement.
Santosh of Kasati village under Tihidi block had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bhubaneswar after being attacked by a group on May 30. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Internet services have been suspended for 24 hours across five areas – Bhadrak Municipality, Bhadrak Block, Dhamnagar NAC, Dhamnagar Block, and Tihidi Block – in Bhadrak district from 6 am on Thursday.
The shutdown was enforced as a precautionary measure to prevent flare-ups after the death of Santosh.
Twelve people, including the mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the clash, Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout informed, adding that the situation is under control and the internet suspension aims to prevent spread of misinformation.
He also sought cooperation from people to maintain peace in the localities.
Twenty-seven police platoons have been deployed in sensitive areas, and local leaders are also facilitating inter-community dialogue to restore harmony.