Sambalpur curfew LIVE UPDATES: Odisha BJP expresses apprehensions about terror attack in State

The situation is gradually limping back to normalcy in Sambalpur which witnessed large-scale violence in the run-up to Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. However, to ensure no untoward situation in the city, the district administration on Wednesday extended the internet suspension period by another 24 hours.

Apr 24, 2023 13:41 IST
BJP MP demands Odisha govt's statement on Srimandir safety
"Guddu Muslim had also visited Puri. Is Srimandir in the target of terrorists? The State government should issue a statement on the temple's safety. We have apprised Home Minister Amit Shah about the Sambalpur violence. The State govt should hand over probe to NIA in the nation's interest," said BJP MP Suresh Pujari. 



Apr 24, 2023 13:39 IST
Sambalpur violence: Odisha BJP expresses apprehensions about terror attack in State
The Odisha BJP expressed apprehensions about terror attack in the state. Anti-national slogans were given during Sambalpur violence on April 12. It proves the presence of anti-national forces here, said Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari. 



Apr 23, 2023 10:15 IST
Sambalpur Violence: Internet services restored, curfew timings relaxed
The Sambalpur district administration has relaxed the curfew timings in view of the improvement in the overall situation post the large-scale violence. As per the District Collector, the curfew timings have been relaxed from 5 am to 8 pm and the relaxations have come into effect from today. Read More....



Apr 23, 2023 10:13 IST
Internet services restored, curfew timings relaxed from 5 am to 8 pm
The Sambalpur district administration has relaxed the curfew timings in view of the improvement in the overall situation post the large-scale violence. As per the District Collector, the curfew timings have been relaxed from 5 am to 8 pm and the relaxations have come into effect from today. Read More...



Apr 23, 2023 10:12 IST
Odisha BJP seeks Amit Shah's intervention; demands NIA probe
Demanding an impartial investigation by the NIA into the Hanuman Jayanti violence that took place in Sambalpur, the parliamentarians and legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Odisha on Saturday wrote a letter to the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah.  Read More...



Apr 21, 2023 10:49 IST
Politics over religion in Odisha: BJP and BJD in war of words over Sambalpur violence
With the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporting the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s bandh call in 14 districts over the Sambalpur violence and the Biju Janata Dal taking out a peace rally for the same, it is believed that the seeds of religion-based politics are being sown in Odisha. Read More...



Apr 20, 2023 12:22 IST
Sambalpur students trek to Angul-Boudh border for online classes
Even as violence-hit Sambalpur is gradually limping back to normalcy, internet services continue to remain snapped in an attempt to curb communal tensions reported during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in the city. Read more...



Apr 20, 2023 08:57 IST
Violence-hit Sambalpur limping back to normalcy 
The situation in violence-hit Sambalpur is gradually limping back to normalcy with no untoward incidents being reported further.
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Apr 20, 2023 08:54 IST
Internet services suspended further for another 48 hrs 
Internet services suspended further for another 48 hrs till 10 am on April 22; however, broadband and leased lines will be operational from 10 am to 5 pm.



Apr 19, 2023 13:47 IST
Bandh observed by VHP in 14 districts as a mark of protest against Sambalpur violence
Bandh observed by VHP in 14 districts including undivided Koraput & western Odisha as a mark of protest against Sambalpur violence #Odisha#SambalpurViolencepic.twitter.com/2ZjfG0dAGV
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Apr 19, 2023 13:45 IST
VHP's 12-hr shutdown in 14 districts of Odisha over Sambalpur Violence
VHP's 12-hr shutdown in 14 districts of #Odisha over Sambalpur Violence pic.twitter.com/FfyYoPywBJ
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Apr 19, 2023 13:36 IST
BJD govt is in deep slumber: Aparajita Sarangi
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi targets Odisha govt over Sambalpur violence, says, "The govt should admit that the law and order situation in the state has collapsed. The BJD govt is in deep slumber."



Apr 19, 2023 13:34 IST
Sambalpur Violence: Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal slams BJD govt
Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal slams BJD govt, says, "Who is the god father of the violence? The govt must admit that it has failed to provide security to common people. When it cannot provide security to a minister, then how can it give security to people?"



Apr 19, 2023 09:53 IST
Sambalpur district admin extends internet suspension again
Sambalpur district admin extends internet suspension period by another 24 hours, but the services will be resumed in Kuchinda, Rairakhol, Naktideula, Jujumara, Bamra & Jamankira.



Apr 19, 2023 08:34 IST
VHP observes dawn-to-dusk bandh in 14 western Odisha districts, normal life affected
As a mark of protest against the violence during Hanuman Jayanti in Sambalpur, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday is observing a 12-hour bandh in 14 western Odisha districts including undivided Koraput. Read More...



Apr 18, 2023 13:37 IST
Sambalpur Violence: Odisha CM instructed police to stop us, allege detained BJP leaders
Palpable tension prevailed in Sambalpur after several BJP leaders including Union Minister Bishwesar Tudu, Bargarh MP Suesh Pujari, and State BJP president Manmohan Samal were detained while they were on their way to the violence-hit city on Tuesday. Read More....



Apr 18, 2023 13:23 IST
Peace Committee meeting underway
Peace Committee meeting underway at Collector's conference room in presence of Collector, SP and ADM



Apr 18, 2023 13:22 IST
This is very unfortunate: Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu
This is very unfortunate. I will raise the matter in Parliament. The chief of the district administration and the police should be suspended, says Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu after police stopped BJP delegation from visiting Sambalpur.



Apr 18, 2023 13:21 IST
CM Naveen directed police not to allow us into city: Odisha BJP chief
CM Naveen has directed police not to allow us into the city. #Odisha govt has strangled police's rights to death, even people's rights & fundamental rights of an MP, (Suresh Pujari) who may move Privilege Motion in Parliament: #Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal.



Apr 18, 2023 12:26 IST
Top BJP leaders detained in Samablpur
Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal, Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu, Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari & other party leaders detained by police while they were on their way to Sambalpur.



Apr 18, 2023 11:56 IST
BJP delegation stopped by police
Delegation of BJP comprising Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu, Jual Oram, Suresh Pujari, Basant Panda, Manmohan Samal, Nauri Nayak, Kusum Tete, Sankar Oram stopped by police near Sripura Chhak; the delegation was heading to Sambalpur to review situation



Apr 18, 2023 11:17 IST
Will raise the matter in Parliament: Suresh Pujari
Police patrol outside the residence of BJP MP Suresh Pujari located at Sakhipada; "I will raise the matter in Parliament," says Pujari while leaving for Thelkoli along with party MLA Nauri Nayak.



Apr 18, 2023 08:47 IST
Internet services suspended for another 24 hrs
Internet services have been suspended for another 24 hours till 10 am tomorrow, informs Sambalpur district administration.



Apr 18, 2023 08:27 IST
Odisha Police under criticism after Sambalpur SP terms Hanuman Jayanti violence pre-planned
The Odisha government and the police came under severe criticism after Sambalpur SP, B Gangadhar revealed that the Hanuman Jayanti violence in the western Odisha town was pre-planned. Read More...



Apr 18, 2023 08:26 IST
Bajrang Dal launches State-wide protest over 'attack on members' during Hanuman Jayanti in Sambalpur
The Bajrang Dal launched a state-wide agitation in front of all the Collectorates in Odisha protesting the alleged attack on its members during Hanuman Jayanti in Sambalpur.Read More...



Apr 18, 2023 08:25 IST
The way ruling party is trying to suppress matter is unfortunate, says Jay Panda
Even as normal life is yet to come back on track after the large-scale violence in Sambalpur, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National ice-President, Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda on Monday slammed the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the entire incident. Read More...



Apr 17, 2023 09:17 IST
Internet services to remain suspended for another 24 hrs
Even though the situation is limping back to normalcy in violence-hit Sambalpur district, the Odisha Home Department has further extended the ban on the internet services for another 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
According to sources, the internet services have been suspended for another 24 hours till 10 am tomorrow to prevent misuse of social media.



Apr 17, 2023 08:16 IST
Sambalpur violence: Six more held, total arrests rise to 85
Police arrested six more for their alleged involvement in the Sambalpur violence that shook the city to the core during the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. With this, the total number of arrests has gone up to 85. Read More...



Apr 16, 2023 20:42 IST
Curfew timings further relaxed 
- There will be a relaxation in curfew timings from 7.30 am to 11.30 am and 3.30 pm to 6 pm 
- Order passed by the Sambalpur sub-collector, will come into effect from 17 April 2023



Apr 16, 2023 18:54 IST
No incident of violence reported in last 48 hrs, says ACS Satyabrata Sahu
In the last 48 hours, no incident of violence has been reported. We are trying to bring normalcy back to the city more quickly, said Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha, on Sunday. He reviewed the law and order situation in violence-torn Sambalpur city.
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Apr 16, 2023 18:26 IST
Situation is under control: ACS Satyabrata Sahu
Situation is under control. No untoward incident reported in last 48 hrs. All efforts are on to restore peace. Most importantly, around 3000 aspirants appeared for various examinations in the district, says ACS Satyabrata Sahu after reviewing situation



Apr 16, 2023 16:42 IST
Sambalpur violence: BJD is doing appeasement politics, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday termed the violence that Sambalpur city witnessed during the observance of Hanuman Jayanti as unfortunate.
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Apr 16, 2023 16:25 IST
Based on daily assessment, decision on internet restoration will be taken: Collector
I hope the situation will be normalised soon. Exams are being conducted smoothly. Based on daily assessment, a decision on internet restoration will be taken, says Collector Ananya Das



Apr 16, 2023 16:24 IST
Hope peace will be restored soon: DGP
I hope peace will be restored soon. The people, who were involved in the violence, have been identified. Several people were also arrested in connection with the case, says Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal after reviewing the situation



Apr 16, 2023 14:31 IST
Curfew will be lifted only after situation improves further in Sambalpur: Odisha DGP
Even as the situation is gradually limping back to normalcy in Sambalpur, Odisha Director General (DG) of Police Sunil Bansal said that a close vigil is being kept and curfew restrictions will be lifted in the next day or two if the situation improves further.
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Apr 16, 2023 14:30 IST
Stone pelting was pre-planned, accused had kept stones in their houses, says Sambalpur SP
It appears that the stone-pelting incident reported on April 12 was pre-planned, said Sambalpur SP B. Gangadhar while addressing a presser on Sunday. According to the Sambalpur SP, some people had kept stones and other articles in their houses, and a preliminary probe indicates that it was pre-planned. So far 26 persons involved in the stone pelting incident have been arrested and around 100 others have also been identified. Read More...



Apr 16, 2023 09:27 IST
Situation limping back to normalcy in Sambalpur; 30 more arrested in connection with violence
Odisha Director General (DG) Of Police, Sunil Bansal is likely to review the overall situation in Sambalpur shortly. Read more...



Apr 16, 2023 08:42 IST
Sambalpur Violence: Admin makes special transport arrangements for aspirants of various recruitment exams
As per the previous announcement, the Sambalpur district administration, in view of the curfew restrictions, on Sunday made elaborate arrangements for aspirants of various recruitment examinations for safe passage to their respective exam centres. 
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Apr 15, 2023 21:29 IST
Special relaxation in curfew timings in Sambalpur
Sambalpur Collector briefs media on curfew relaxation in view of exams tomorrow.
• Relaxation window- 7:30AM till 10:30 AM & 4PM till 6PM
• Students advised to carry admit cards
• Buses will also be made available for students
• Paid lunch arrangements made at centers



Apr 15, 2023 18:53 IST
New helpline number issued
New helpline number - 06632403644 issued by district administration; UPSC exam candidates can go to centres by showing admit cards



Apr 15, 2023 18:52 IST
Why  CM &  Minister of State (Home) are silent, asks BJP
BJP fact-finding team chief, Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra says "Why the CM & the Minister of State (Home) are silent? Had the CM intervened, then the situation could have been prevented"



Apr 15, 2023 18:48 IST
ASO Exam: Special relaxation in curfew timings in violence-hit Sambalpur, says DGP
While Assistant Section Officer recruitment examination candidates were staring at uncertainty over the conduct of the examination following a curfew in Sambalpur town, the Odisha Director General of Police (DGP), Sunil Bansal announced special relaxation in curfew timings for the examination.
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Apr 15, 2023 18:16 IST
Curfew to remain in force, stern action against guilty, says DGP
Odisha Director General of Police, Sunil Bansal, who visited the violence-hit Sambalpur district on Saturday to review the situation, assured stringent action against those found involved.
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Apr 15, 2023 17:49 IST
Stern action to be taken against those found involved in violence: DGP
Stern action to be taken against those found involved in violence in Sambalpur; curfew is in force & adequate deployment of forces has been done, says Odisha Police DG, Sunil Bansal



Apr 15, 2023 17:46 IST
Sambalpur Ring Road murder may not be related to Hanuman Jayanti violence: Collector
The murder on Ring Road in Sambalpur may not be related to the violence and group clash during Hanuman Jayanti on Friday, clarified district Collector, Ananya Das on Saturday.
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Apr 15, 2023 16:15 IST
Sambalpur violence: Opposition holds Odisha govt, police responsible
While palpable tension continues and a curfew is still in force in several parts of Sambalpur following an outbreak of large-scale violence, the Opposition BJP and Congress have held the BJD-led government and Odisha Police responsible for the situation in the western Odisha district.
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Apr 15, 2023 16:14 IST
DGP Sunil Bansal reaches Sambalpur
Odisha Police DG, Sunil Bansal reaches Sambalpur; ADGP-Law & Order, RK Sharma; Intelligence chief, Sanjeeb Panda also reach Sambalpur



Apr 15, 2023 14:30 IST
DGP Sunil Bansal leaves for Sambalpur
DGP Sunil Bansal leaves for Sambalpur along with ADG (law and order) Radha Krishna Sharma and ADG (intelligence) Sanjeev Panda



Apr 15, 2023 14:02 IST
All efforts being made to restore peace and normalcy: North Central Range DIG
Curfew in #Sambalpur | Curfew clamped after violence & arson in the region. All efforts being made to restore peace and normalcy: DIG (North Central Range) Brijesh Kumar Rai#Odisha#CurfewInSambalpurpic.twitter.com/7Jt7iL4Kul
— OTV (@otvnews) April 15, 2023



Apr 15, 2023 13:58 IST
Avoid non-essential movement, urges Sambalpur Collector
Sambalpur Curfew: Collector Ananya Das informs about relaxation hours for essential and emergency services; she has urged people to avoid non-essential movement #Odisha#CurfewInSambalpurpic.twitter.com/xMHQRajBhs
— OTV (@otvnews) April 15, 2023