BHUBANESWAR: The state govt on Wednesday announced relaxation of the curfew in Balasore town for four hours on Thursday and partially restored internet services, following no fresh incidents of violence.
Balasore district collector Ashish Thakare said the curfew will be relaxed from 7 to 11 am on Thursday so that people are able to buy daily essentials.“We are constantly monitoring the situation, which is under control,” he said.
Balasore SP Sagarika Nath said internet services will be partially restored on leased lines from 10 am on Thursday but not mobile data services.
Nath said police have arrested 35 people for Monday’s violence. As many as 30 have been detained either for violence or for violating curfew norms. “We are verifying CCTV footage and examining various evidences to take further action,” she said.
“At least 40 platoons of police forces have been deployed in Balasore town. Police have been conducting flag marches and patrolling round the clock,” she said.