Cuttack, Oct. 9 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the state's law and order situation at Lok Seva Bhawan and instructed the police administration to maintain "strict surveillance on anti-social and disruptive elements" across the state, a press release from the Chief Minister's office stated.

During the review, the Chief Minister observed that some "vested groups are attempting to malign Odisha's peaceful image", and stressed that such "activities must be firmly curbed". He directed senior police officials to "remain alert and act promptly against those trying to disturb peace and harmony."

Informing about the situation in Cuttack, officials said that normalcy has largely been restored, with curfew lifted and internet...