Hyderabad, Oct. 6 -- Clashes erupted between Hindus and Muslims during Durga idol immersions in Cuttack, Odisha over loud music being played during a procession while it was passing a dargah on October 4.

The tense situation led to a 36-hour curfew and internet shut down in the city. The incident occurred between 1:30-2:00 AM when the Durga idol procession passed through the Dargah Bazaar towards the Kathajodi river.

Tensions escalated due to stone pelting after the procession was stopped for playing the music on high volume.

The Cuttack police lathi-charged the crowd to get the situation under control. According to a reports, the rally was conducted by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

"Those arrested were involved in stone pelting an...