The Odisha government reportedly imposed a temporary suspension of internet and social media services in parts of Cuttack city on Sunday following reports of tension and violent incidents between two groups.

In an official notification issued by the Home Department, Additional Chief Secretary Satyabrata Sahu said that the decision was taken to prevent the spread of false, provocative, and inflammatory messages on platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat, which could disturb public peace and order, Odisha TV reported.

What will be affected?

The temporary internet shutdown applies to all mobile and broadband data services across the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) area, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) area, and the 42 Mauza region.

The directive came after th

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