Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- A cultural event turned chaotic after violent clashes broke out during a stage drama performance in Rengal village under Delanga police limits in Odisha's Puri district late on Monday.

According to reports, while the drama was underway, more than 15 youths from the Upper Sahi locality allegedly disrupted the event by hurling stones at the stage. The situation quickly escalated when the group stormed the stage armed with sticks and other weapons, creating panic among the performers and audience.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers climbed onto the stage and began vandalising property, damaging equipment and sets. They also allegedly launched a violent assault on the artists, leaving several injured.

A complaint file...