Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condemned the violence that took place in Khallikote yesterday. Taking to social media platform X, Naveen wrote “Deeply disturbed and saddened at the very unfortunate and tragic incident of violence in Khallikote area. Such incidents of violence have no place in our democracy and civil society.” He further wrote, “I strongly condemn this incident. My deepest condolence to the family who has lost their loved one and praying for early recovery of those who sustained injuries. I am sure police will take strong and exemplary action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”