Cuttack, Oct. 6 -- Congress MLA Sofia Firdous on Monday condemned the recent violence in Cuttack and called on authorities to take the strictest action against those responsible.

Speaking to ANI, Firdous said the strictest possible action should be taken against antisocial elements.

"We all condemn the unfortunate incidents that have occurred in Cuttack city over the last two days. Yesterday, too, the way ordinary shops were vandalised, violence occurred...This kind of scene is very shocking for us...Strictest possible action should be taken against antisocial elements," she added.

Firdous reiterated the need for strict action to restore peace quickly. "This is our clear demand, and all those involved should be found and the strictest ...