- By Nidhi Giri
- Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Odisha News: Over 30 people, including women and children, were injured after a gate at the venue of a folk theatre show collapsed in Odisha’s Cuttack district. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Raisunguda in Salepur area as the people were passing through the iron structure, police said.
The injured have been admitted to Salepur hospital, a police officer said. Six of them, who suffered critical injuries, were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, he said.
An investigation is underway.
In another, unrelated incident earlier this month, a theatre actor was arrested in Ganjam district after he ripped the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat, police said. The 45-year-old man was playing the character of a demon in Ramayana when the incident happened. The incident took place in Ralab village in Hinjili police station area on November 24, leading to statewide outrage and was condemned in the assembly on Monday.
The actor, identified as Bimbadhar Gouda, and one of the organisers of the play was arrested for cruelty to animals and violation of the Wildlife Protection Act.
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Action was taken against the duo after videos of the incident went viral on social media, with animal rights activists also condemning it and calling for strong action against the accused.
(With Agency Inputs)