Bhubaneswar, June 12 (UNI) The Bhadrak District Administration has suspended internet services for 24 hours, starting from 6 AM on Thursday, anticipating a law and order issue following the death of a man who was injured in a communal clash a few days ago.
The administration stated that internet services would remain suspended from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday in sensitive areas including Bhadrak Municipality, Bhadrak Block, Tihidi Block, Dhamnagar Block, and Dhamnagar Notified Area Council (NAC) as a precautionary measure to maintain public order.
Santosh Parida, a resident of Kasati village in Tihidi, who had sustained injuries during a communal clash on May 30, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday at a private hospital.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had already announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to Parida’s next of kin and promised employment for one family member.
Expressing grave concern over the incident, Majhi assured that strict action would be taken against the culprits and justice would be served.
The Odisha government has deployed 27 platoons of police in the affected areas. So far, 12 individuals, including the prime accused, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Efforts are also underway to organise peace committee meetings involving leaders from both communities to prevent law and order problems.
Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout confirmed that the internet suspension was enforced following the death of Santosh Parida.
He said multiple raids have been conducted, and 12 arrests have been made so far in the case.
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