Curfew Relaxed in Balasore Amidst Peace Efforts after Group Clash

The curfew in Balasore, Odisha, has been relaxed following a group clash that led to injuries. The curfew has been lifted in certain areas, but mobile internet will remain suspended. Authorities have arrested 75 people connected to the incident and urged the public to maintain peace.

With a gradual improvement in the situation in Balasore, curfew imposed in the northern Odisha town has been further relaxed, a senior official said on Saturday.

Curfew was imposed in Balasore town on Monday night following a group clash that resulted in several injuries due to stone-pelting.

''While curfew has been totally revoked in the Industrial police station area, the prohibitory orders have been partially lifted in Sahadevkhunta police station limits from 5 am to 9 pm and areas under Town police station from 5 am to 2 pm,'' said Balasore district Collector Ashish Thakare.

He added that mobile internet services would continue to be suspended, but broadband services would be restored from Saturday to accommodate needs of health and educational institutions.

Balasore Superintendent of Police Sagarika Nath stated that 19 cases have been registered in connection with the group clash, with 75 arrests made so far. The SP appealed to the public to maintain peace and refrain from spreading rumours.

Residents purchased essential commodities during the curfew relaxation period from 5 am to 2 pm on Saturday while heavy police and central armed forces were deployed in the town.

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