India, Jan. 16 -- Restrictions continued in Sundargarh town of Odisha on Friday after clashes over meat triggered tensions in the Regent Market area, with the district administration enforcing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and suspending internet services to prevent any further escalation. All schools and colleges in the town were also closed as a precautionary measure, officials said.

The restrictions were imposed after tension was reported from the Regent Market area. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 have been enforced across Sundargarh town, police said, adding that patrolling has been intensified and senior officials are closely monitoring the situation.

Tension erupted on ...