Odisha: Online post sparks clash, internet suspended

BHUBANESWAR: As Bhadrak remained tense and under curfew following Friday’s violent attack on police and on-duty officers over an alleged objectionable social media post, the government suspended internet services as well as social media use in the district.

The Home department issued a notification on Saturday announcing suspension of internet across the district for 48 hours till 2 am, September 30. As per the order, use and access of social media platforms, mobile internet and broadband, has been prohibited to prevent the spread of inflammatory messages.