Security forces were deployed at Pradhanpada village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district on Saturday as tension prevailed following damage to an under-construction prayer hall two days ago.
Two platoons of armed police were deployed in the village to prevent further trouble, a senior police officer said.
A group of people attacked the under-construction structure on Thursday, police said.
They said two persons were arrested in connection with the incident. Efforts were on for amicable settlement to the issue.
–PTI