Sambalpur violence: Internet services to remain suspended for another 24 hrs

Even though the situation is limping back to normalcy in the violence-hit Sambalpur district, the Odisha Home Department has further extended the ban on 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.

On Sunday, Sambalpur district administration has announced a relaxation in the curfew timings. 

There will be a relaxation in curfew timings from 7.30 am to 11.30 am and 3.30 pm to 6 pm.

The order which was passed by the Sambalpur sub-collector, will come into effect from 17 April 2023.

Notably, the Odisha Home Department, on Saturday, had extended the prohibition on the use and access of internet and data services including WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media for another 48 hours up to 10 am of April 17, 2023.

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.