Chikiti:After a discussion of over 48 hours the tension that created in Patisunapur village under Chikiti block of Ganjam district was brought under control today.The villagers divided into two groups since 2021,reportedly due to political affiliation.Since several cases registered against both the groups and a unpleasant situation prevails in the village.Now the animity escalated following dispute over holding of village goddess yatra.While a group made preparations to hold the yatra,the other group opposed claiming the arrangements should be made as per rituals under their management.Even both the groups approched the local administration and Berhampur sub-collector for a solution.Though the administration asked booth the groups to hold the yatra unitedly,but the groups didnot accepted and rigid to hold the yatra under their respective supervision.Yesterday a meeting was held at Sorolo marine PS,under which the village comes,but the issue remained unsolved.Since tension escalated Berhampur SP Dr saravana vivek M visited the village and persuaded both the groups to hold the yatra unitedly and peacefully.Today with three platoons of armed police Berhampur Sadar SDPO S.S.Parida,Golonthara IIC,Bibekananda swain camping in the village.The yatra commenced amid tight security.
