Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25 -- At least four people were injured and a thatched house was set on fire following a violent group clash at Uttaran Math Sahi under Chandanpur police station limits in Odisha's Puri district on Tuesday. The incident triggered tension in the area, prompting police to step up security measures.

According to reports, the dispute between two opposing groups quickly escalated into violence, with members of both sides allegedly pelting stones at each other. Amid the confrontation, a crowd reportedly set a thatched house on fire, further intensifying the situation and creating panic among local residents.

After receiving information about the clash, senior police officials, including the Chandanpur Inspector-in-Charge and...