Balasore Resumes Normalcy Amid Curfew Relaxation

The curfew in Balasore town, initially imposed due to a group clash, has been partially relaxed. Schools and businesses will reopen, and mobile internet services may resume pending approval. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent misinformation, with legal actions on those violating the law.

In Balasore, the gradual return to normalcy has led to further relaxation of the curfew, a government official announced on Sunday. The curfew, initially enforced following a violent group clash, has now been partially lifted in certain police station limits.

From Monday, educational institutions, including schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges, will resume their operations. Commercial establishments have also been given the green light to operate during the relaxed curfew periods, as stipulated in a recent order.

Balasore collector Ashis Thakare indicated that the curfew, along with its scheduled relaxations, will persist until notified otherwise. He also mentioned the probable resumption of mobile internet services from Monday, pending official approval. Thakare assured that steps will be taken to closely monitor any spread of false information or rumours.

Efforts to restore peace are being made through peace committee meetings, gathering representatives from various communities and notable local figures. Similar initiatives are being extended to the ward and slum (basti) levels.

Balasore Superintendent of Police, Sagarika Nath, reported that 21 cases have been filed and 89 individuals have been forwarded to court for legal breaches since the incident. A separate cyber law violation case has also resulted in an additional arrest.

As internet services are on the brink of restoration, a specialized cyber police unit will actively monitor social media. Nath issued a stern warning to those spreading misinformation, indicating severe legal consequences and possible arrests.

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