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Cuttack Eases Curfew as Odisha Extends Internet Shutdown After Communal Clashes

Authorities report calm returning, with investigations progressing.

Tension palpable in violence-hit Cuttack, heavy security deployed amid 12-hr bandh
The state government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory order for 36 hours in 13 of the city’s 20 police station areas and suspended internet till 7 pm of Tuesday.
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Overview

  • The state extended the suspension of internet and social media in Cuttack to 7 pm on October 7 under telecom suspension rules to curb misinformation.
  • Curfew restrictions were relaxed in some areas on Tuesday after a 36-hour order that covered 13 police station limits following weekend violence.
  • Police said eight people have been arrested as teams review CCTV and drone footage and register cases connected to Sunday’s attacks on officers.
  • At least 31 people were injured across two incidents since late Friday, including 10 police personnel, with reports of arson, vandalised vehicles, and damaged CCTV and shops near Gourishankar Park.
  • Large deployments continue, including state police platoons and CAPFs, after a VHP motorcycle rally that defied orders triggered fresh clashes and a bandh that passed without major incident under heavy security.