TV
Taking into cognizance the current situation in Sambalpur, a curfew has been imposed in the city with immediate effect until further orders.
Upon receiving input on the prevailing situation in the city, the Sambalpur sub-collector issued the order mentioning that a state of Curfew under section 144 CrPc has been declared wherein no individual or group of people are to exit their houses so as to ensure peace and tranquility in the jurisdictional area of Town Police Station, Dhanupali PS, Khetrajpur PS, Ainthapali PS, Bareipali PS and Sadar PS of Sambalpur with immediate effect until further orders.
"However, in emergency for procurement of any essential items, relaxations may be made during the hours of 8.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM," the official release read.
"Further for any medical emergencies a helpline is hereby declared. Citizens may reach out the District Headquarters Hospital helpline No.7655800760," it read.
"It is also to take note that, strict action as per law would be initiated against the violators of this aforementioned order," the sub-collector added.
Speaking to OTV, DIG (North Central Range) Brijesh Kumar Rai informed that the administration decided to clamp the curfew to restore peace and normalcy in the region following the violence in the city yesterday (Friday).
As the curfew was clamped late last night and many people are not aware of the development, DIG Brijesh Kumar Rai said that steps are being taken for proper dissemination of the same and very soon people will be communicated properly.
