Internet shutdown in Sambalpur continues for next 24hrs
Internet shutdown in Sambalpur has been extended for the next 24 hrs but, there has been considerable relaxation in the curfew timings.
Sambalpur: Internet shutdown in Sambalpur has been extended for the next 24 hrs but, there has been considerable relaxation in the curfew timings.
As per the recommendation of the District Magistrate and Collector Ananya Das IAS, the Additional Chief Secretary to Government Deoranjan Kumar Singh IAS, has extended the prohibition of the use and access to the internet.
The following types of internet and data services including WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter and other Social media for a further period of 24 hour that is till 20 April, 2023 in Sambalpur District.
The suspension has been effected under under the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 read with Rule 2(1) of the Temporary suspension of the telecom services (Public Emergency/ Public Safety) Rules, 2017.
Further the following social media apps and internet services have been suspended:
l. WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and other Social Media Services of all
Mobile Service Providers
2. Mobile internet data services of all Mobile Service Providers
3. lnternet data services of all internet Service Providers (lSPs)
4. Broadband Dial up systems
5. Any other such means or modes of transmission
The Internet services have been shut down in Sambalpur district of Odisha due to violence during Hanuman Jayanti since April 13, 2023.
It is worth mentioning that, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for ‘bandh’ in 14 districts of Odisha today in the wake of the recent violence in Sambalpur. BJP is supporting this call. The 12-hour Bandh call has been called from 6 am to 6 pm tomorrow.
As per reports, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called for ‘Bandh’ in 14 districts of Western Odisha including the districts of the undivided Koraput.
The Bandh call has been made for Sambalpur, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sundergarh, Balangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri and Rayagada districts of Odisha.
While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has supported the Bandh call made by VHP and a few other Hindu organisations, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has said it to be ‘unfortunate’. BJD has said in a release that the party will organise peaceful procession across Odisha tomorrow.
Ms Kalinga