US EditionWest Bengal govt imposes 4-day internet shutdown in THIS district amid violence
- West Bengal's Home Department suspended internet services in the Birbhum district from March 15 to March 17 due to violence during Holi celebrations.
- The violence erupted from a verbal altercation, resulting in injuries among locals and requiring police intervention.
- The order aimed to prevent the spread of misinformation and unlawful activities amid ongoing tensions in the area.
- More than 20 individuals were detained in connection with the clashes that escalated.
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There was a violent clash between two parties on the day of Holi in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The dispute that started over drinking alcohol escalated so much that stone pelting started between the two sides. Internet services were shut down to control the situation. The police have arrested many people.
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West Bengal govt imposes 4-day internet shutdown in THIS district amid violence
Internet and voice-over-Internet services will remain suspended in West Bengal's district until March 17. The shutdown affects five Gram Panchayat areas and follows recent violence. Security has been beefed up in affected regions.
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An internet shutdown was imposed in five Gram Panchayat (GP) areas of Sainthia town in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, from March 14 to 17 in order to check the spread of rumours and unlawful activities, as per a report by the Hindustan Times. As per officials, a huge contingent of security forces took care of law and order, while the internet and voice-over-internet telephony services were suspended. Notably, the prohibitory internet shutd…
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