In Anandpur city, Keonjhar, chaos erupted during the immersion prosession of the Ganesh idol. Two groups clashed during the procession, and miscreants attacked, creating intense tension at the scene. In response, a large police force deployed to manage the unrest, which continued late into the night. Complaints have been filed at the police station from both sides, and the police dismantled the idol without proper lighting while the area remained partially closed.
Months have passed since the Ganesh Puja concluded, yet Anandpur has not completed the enshrinement. Last night, as the procession approached the Anandpur police station, tensions flared again, causing panic among the crowd.
Hundreds of women and children experienced distress due to the chaos. To restore order, police presence intensified throughout the night. Reports indicate that the police dispersed the crowd late at night without adequate lighting. Both sides filed complaints at the police station, and two platoon forces remained on alert in Anandpur.
However, questions linger about why the dispersal remains incomplete months after the Ganesh Puja. The administration has drawn lottery dates for various clubs, yet concerns arise over the prolonged process and the inability to finalize arrangements within the established timeframe