Bhubaneswar, Dec. 20 -- The Odisha Youth Congress on Saturday attempted to gherao the official residence of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, demanding justice for the minor girl who was allegedly gang-raped near the Dhauli area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.

The protest march was halted midway after police intervened and blocked the advancing protesters, citing security concerns.

Sources reported that the situation turned tense when Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Chief Minister and the state government. As police tried to stop them from proceeding further, some protesters resorted to egg pelting, with eggs reportedly thrown towards police personnel deployed at the spot. To prevent escalation, police detained several Yout...