Internet services, social media platforms suspended in Cuttack for 24 hours

This shutdown includes: Social Media Platforms: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, will be inaccessible through all mobile service providers.

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Cuttack: A temporary shutdown of internet services as well as social media platforms has been imposed in Cuttack city to maintain peace. Earlier today tension prevailed during a bike rally. The internet shutdown will be effective from 7 pm today to 7 pm tomorrow.

As per the information this internet and social media shutdown includes:

Social Media Platforms: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media services will be inaccessible through all mobile service providers.

Internet Services: Mobile internet/data services of all mobile service providers and internet/data services of all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will be suspended.

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Broadband Services: Broadband dial-up systems will also be suspended during this period.

The shutdown will affect areas under the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) in Cuttack city. This measure is likely aimed at maintaining law and order or preventing the spread of misinformation.

Also read: Police resort to moderate lathi charge to quell protesters trying to disturb peace in Cuttack city
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