16th July 2025, Bhubaneswar: In connection with the tragic death of Soumyashree, the Congress and Left parties have jointly called for a statewide Odisha Bandh on the 17th of this month.
As part of the protest, schools, colleges, shops, and markets are expected to remain closed. The political parties are demanding a high-level probe into the incident and immediate action against those responsible.
Leaders from both parties have urged the public to support the bandh peacefully to express solidarity and demand justice for the victim.
Protest rallies and demonstrations are also likely to be held in various parts of the state.
Authorities have tightened security arrangements across sensitive areas to maintain law and order during the bandh.