Odisha: 4 held for 'scuffle' with police personnel during Diwali celebrations in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar Four persons were arrested for allegedly engaging in a scuffle with police personnel, including a woman officer, during Diwali celebrations in Odisha’s Cuttack on Sunday (November 8, 2026) night, officials said. The incident took place when a group of people were bursting firecrackers in Nayasadak area, a busy city road stretch, “causing problems for commuters”, they said.

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Subsequently, the accused allegedly attempted to attack Ms. Awasthi and the other police personnel present at the spot, they said. A video clip of the incident went viral on social media. PTI could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. Deepavali celebrations: Over 200 cases registered in Delhi for violating firecracker time limits Deepavali celebrations: Over 200 cases registered in Delhi for violating firecracker time limits Deepavali celebrations: Over 200 cases registered in Delhi for violating firecracker time limits storyline 1 “When a Quick Action Team from the nearby police station reached the spot, the accused attempted to attack the personnel,” Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said.

The four accused, aged between 20 and 32 years, have been arrested under various sections of the BNS and the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003, he said. Further investigation is underway.