In late 2024 and 2025, several viral posts in Bhadrak district led to internet shutdowns to prevent communal tension. 4. Cultural and Political Discussions
Verified Odisha Viral Videos and Social Media Discussions (2025–2026)
Reports indicate Munda had been repeatedly denied access to his late sister’s account—containing approximately ₹1,300—due to his inability to provide a formal death certificate or legal heir documents.
In late April 2026, a deeply disturbing video surfaced from the Patna block of Odisha’s Keonjhar district. The footage shows a tribal man, identified as Jitu Munda, carrying the skeletal remains of his deceased sister into a local bank.
In April 2026, five individuals were arrested in Paradip for spreading a misleading video that appeared to show a driver being forcibly tonsured. Police confirmed the audio was manipulated to create confusion and incite unrest.
Following the massive online backlash, the bank reportedly settled the amount, and local authorities intervened to provide humanitarian assistance. 2. Dangerous Stunts and Public Outrage