Sambalpur curfew: Internet shutdown extended by 48 hours

The Odisha Home Department on Saturday extended the ban on the internet services in Sambalpur where a curfew is currently in force in view of the violence and other incidents recently.

In the latest notification issued by the Odisha Home Department, the prohibition on the use and access of internet and data services including WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media has been extended for another 48 hours up to 10 am of April 17, 2023.

Such restrictions in Sambalpur have been clamped under the provisions of Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 read with Rule 2(1) of Temporary Suspension of Telcom Services (Public Emergency/Public Safety) Rules, 2017.

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Here’s What Has Been Banned In Sambalpur

WhatsApp, Facebok, Twitter, Instagram, Sanpchat and other social media services of all mobile service providers.

Mobile internet/data services of all internet service providers.

Internet/data services of all Internet services providers (ISPs)

Broadband dialup systems and any other means or modes of transmission.