Bhadrak, Oct. 8 -- A minor scuffle broke out between Odisha bandh protesters and police in Bhadrak on Thursday after INDIA bloc workers blocked National Highway 16 as part of the shutdown.

The situation came under control after police took one protester to the police station, officials said.

Bhadrak Additional SP Anshuman Dwivedi said the scuffle occurred after a protester allegedly grabbed the collar of a policeman during the demonstration.

"There was a minor scuffle. We are talking to them," Dwivedi said.

Explaining the incident, he said, "During the protest, someone grabbed the collar of a policeman. Because of that, the police have taken him to the police station."

He further said that the protester had allegedly grabbed the coll...