Internet services suspended in Odisha’s Bhadrak following communal clashes
By
Binu Mathew
Internet services have been suspended in Bhadrak district of Odisha following communal incidents in the area due to social media postings.
“The district administration has expressed concern of misuse of internet for spreading communal violence,” read the order by the Odisha government.
Deputy Inspector General, Eastern Range, Satyajit Naik on Friday said that following incidents of stone pelting, Section 163 of BNSS has been promulgated, prohibiting assembly of more than five people in an area.