A scene after a communal tension broke out in Bhadrak, Odisha on Friday. (Source: PTI Photo) A scene after a communal tension broke out in Bhadrak, Odisha on Friday. (Source: PTI Photo)Curfew on Sunday relaxed for four hours as the situation improved in Bhadrak town which had witnessed violence triggered by alleged abusive remarks against Hindu deities. Meanwhile, the crime branch has launched an investigation into the rumours circulated through social media following directions by Chief Secretary A P Padhi, who has appealed to people not to believe in such rumours. Three companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and two companies of CRPF have arrived to assist police in maintaining law and order in the town, Bhadrak SP Dilip Das said.

Source: Indian Express April 09, 2017 09:33 UTC