By Sujit Bisoyi
Curfew was imposed in Odisha’s Balasore town late Monday night following a clash between two communities over suspicion of cow slaughter earlier in the day.
Though the administration initially imposed prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 in certain pockets of the town, it later decided to impose curfew in the entire town to prevent the situation from escalating.
“Though there were no reports of fresh violence after prohibitory orders were imposed, we have decided to impose curfew in the entire municipality area as a precautionary measure,” said Balasore collector Ashish Thakare.
The state government has also ordered suspension of internet services in Balasore town and nearby areas.
Additional director general of police, law and order, Sanjay Kumar, who has been camping in the town, said 34 people from both communities have been arrested and the number is likely to go up.
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