Bhubaneswar, Nov. 9 -- Tension erupted in two villages along the Puri-Khordha border on Diwali after a young man was allegedly assaulted over suspicions of practising witchcraft. The incident triggered protests, angry villagers burnt tyres and blocked the road, demanded the youth's arrest.

The unrest was reported from Palasudha village under Miteipur Panchayat in Nimapada block of Puri district and Rangamatha village under Deulidharpur Panchayat in Balipatna block of Khordha district.

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