The Odisha State Government has issued an internet suspension and curfew in the town of Balasore in Odisha over incidents of communal violence, reported the Hindu. The violence was caused due to social media posts alleging the mass slaughter of cows during Eid-ul-Azha on Monday, resulting in conflicts between the two communities. The State Home Department has enforced an internet shutdown in the town and prohibited the usage of online platforms …
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