Odisha Minister: Malkangiri Calms After Headless Body Violence

• Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond announced the situation in Malkangiri has calmed down after violence.
• Clashes erupted between two communities following the discovery of a headless body, damaging 163 houses.
• A social media ban was extended in Malkangiri to prevent the spread of inflammatory messages.
• Local communities formed a peace committee, and an agreement was reached between the two groups.
• CM Mohan Majhi approved Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for the victim's family; an investigation is underway.

Why It Matters: It demonstrates government action to quell unrest and restore normalcy.