India, Dec. 15 -- Internet services, which were suspended following violent clashes in the MV-26 area earlier this month, were fully restored across Malkangiri district on Monday, officials said.

The district administration had repeatedly extended the internet shutdown to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumours after violence broke out in MV-26 following the murder of a woman in neighbouring Rakhelguda village.

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Prohibitory orders withdrawn, security forces remain deployed With the restoration of connectivity, security forces continue to maintain surveillance in the affected villages. Sources said normalcy has largely returned to...