Cuttack, 5/10: The Odisha government on Sunday imposed a 24-hour suspension of internet and social media services across large parts of Cuttack city following violent clashes between two groups during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession.
The state Home Department, in an official notification, said the decision was taken to curb the spread of “provocative and inflammatory messages” on social media platforms that could disrupt public order and peace. The suspension covers mobile internet, broadband, and all online messaging services, including WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat, from 7 PM on Sunday to 7 PM on Tuesday
