Bhubaneswar, June 21 -- The Rayagada mob violence case was accorded Red Flag status by the police on Sunday, signalling a high-priority probe into one of the state's most sensitive recent incidents.

Addressing a press conference, the SP said that 20 persons have been arrested so far in connection with the incident. Special teams have been constituted to apprehend the remaining accused involved in the violence.

Police have registered three separate cases and launched an extensive investigation into the incident. The SP stated that the investigation is being carried out with assistance from the Crime Branch, which is working closely with the district police.

Describing the incident as highly sensitive and reprehensible, the SP assured th...