14 arrested in connection with Ganjam group clash

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Press Trust of India Berhampur (Odisha)
Last Updated : Mar 26 2016 | 9:42 PM IST
Fourteen persons were arrested today in connection with a group clash at Panchabhuti village in Odisha's Ganjam district two days back, police said.
"We have arrested 10 from one group and four from the other. Search is on to arrest others involved in the clash," Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Bhanjanagar, R.Ch Sethi said.
Police had registered case against 37 persons in connection with the violence, he said
At least 12 persons were injured, several thatched houses, and bicycles damaged in the clash that took place on Thursday, police said.
Fearing police action, other accused have fled from the village.
"Though the situation is under control in the village, force has been deployed to keep an eye on the situation," the SDPO said.
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First Published: Mar 26 2016 | 9:42 PM IST

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