The Odisha government imposed a 48-hour suspension of internet and social media services across major parts of Cuttack city on Sunday following violent clashes that erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion processions. The restrictions, which came into effect from 7 PM on Sunday until 7 PM on Tuesday, cover mobile internet, broadband, and all online messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Violence first broke out late Friday night in the Dargha Bazaar area when a Durga Puja immersion procession was allegedly met with objections over loud music being played. The confrontation escalated rapidly between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM near Haathi Pokhari, with stones and glass bottles reportedly being hurled from rooftops onto the crowd below. At least half a dozen

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