Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Tension was reported at two colleges in Odisha following the declaration of student union election results. Protests were reportedly held over demands for recounting and rechecking of votes in Anandapur in Keonjhar district and Jagatpur in Cuttack.

At Hatadihi Regional College in Anandapur, BCJD supporters allegedly vandalised property and blocked roads after an ABVP candidate was declared the winner. The protesters demanded a recount, and the road blockade disrupted vehicular movement in the area at the time of reporting.

The situation at Hatadihi Regional College prompted the intervention of local police officials. Anandapur SDPO Kamal Kumar Panda, IIC Dharmendra Santi and other police personnel reached the spo...