Bhadrak: Following violent clashes in the Bhadrak district of Odisha , internet had been suspended; this internet suspension has been extended by two days to ensure peace is restored. Internet Suspension in Bhadrak District Extended by 2 Days The Odisha government has extended the suspension of internet services in the Bhadrak district for two

Bhadrak: Prohibitory orders banning gatherings were imposed after a community's protest over a Facebook post escalated into violent clashes.

Communal clashes in Odisha's Bhadrak district prompted a 48-hour internet suspension and curfew. Violence erupted over a social media post.

Initially, internet services were suspended for 48 hours, set to end at 2 am on September 30. However, this period has now been extended by another 48 hours to help manage the situation, Satyajit Naik, DIG of Odisha Police (eastern range), said.

In Bhadrak district, mobile internet services were suspended following communal violence over a social media post. Protests against police inaction tu

A day after eruption of tension in Odisha’s communally-sensitive Bhadrak district, the State Government has withdrawn internet services for 48 and clamped prohibitory order after a rally protesting against a controversial social media post turned violent leaving at least five policemen injured.

Following communal tensions in Bhadrak, a notification was issued by the Odisha Home department, ordering the suspension of internet services for 48 hours till 2 am on September 30 across the district.

Trouble started over a Facebook post shared by a man that triggered widespread resentment in the area. In response, a group of protesters staged a rally and blocked roads, burning tyres and demanding the man's arrest.

The Odisha government on Saturday, September 28, suspended internet services in the Bhadrak district for 48 hours amid communal violence incidents following social media postings.