Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 -- Authorities today extended the internet shutdown in curfew-bound Cuttack city for another 24 hours, in the wake of the violence, group clash and arson that erupted in the erstwhile capital city of Odisha since the last 48 hours.
Cuttack city is under 36 hour curfew till 10 am on Tuesday in the wake of violence.
As the series of violent incidents erupted since the Durga idol immersion procession, the internet shutdown has been extended till 7 pm Tuesday, as part of precautionary measures to thwart possible breach of peace in the city, said Narasingha Bhol, Additional Commissioner of Police.
The curfew clamped from 10 pm yesterday night will remain in force till 10 am on Tuesday.
Authorities will take a call tomorro...