Overview
- Hundreds from Rakhalguda stormed neighboring MV-26 on Sunday after a decapitated body was found last week near the Poteru river.
- Police reported at least a dozen homes damaged, nearly four houses set ablaze, and multiple vehicles destroyed in the assault.
- Prohibitory orders were clamped in two villages, with additional Odisha Police and BSF personnel deployed as officials said the situation is under control.
- Two people were detained in the case, and many residents fled MV-26 during the violence, according to police.
- Senior district officials visited the area, fire services doused flames, sniffer dogs searched for the missing head, and compensation was pledged after damage assessment.