Internet services in the town of Sambalpur in the Indian state of Odisha have been temporarily suspended following a communal clash during a Hanuman Jayanti rally. Ten police officers were injured during the violence, which resulted in prohibitory orders being issued by the local police. The rioting also prompted shutdowns of some utility services in the town, including internet access. The police are taking action to prevent any further unrest and have appealed for the public to maintain peace and order. The suspension of internet services is aimed at preventing the spread of inflammatory messages and social media posts that could further inflame the situation. The authorities have not indicated when the internet services will be restored.
