Some 43 people have been detained so far for the violence which broke out on Wednesday which also resulted in injuries to at least 10 police personnel including a policewoman.
Violence erupted in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Wednesday evening when stones were allegedly thrown at the bike rally taken out to celebrate the Hanuman Jayanti. Every year a bike rally and a ritual ‘Jhanda Sthapana’ are organised prior to Hanuman Jayanti in the city
Odisha government suspended internet services in Sambalpur district for 48 hours from 10 AM of Thursday after violence broke out during the Hanuman Jayanti rally.
The Odisha government on Thursday shut down internet services in Sambalpur district in western Odisha for 48 hours after violence erupted during a motorbike rally in Sambalpur district to mark Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Odisha government suspended internet services in Sambalpur district for 48 hours from 10 AM of Thursday even as prohibitory order was in force after violence broke out during the Hanuman Jayanti rally, an official said. India News | Internet Services Suspended for 48 Hours, 43 Detained in Sambalpur over Hanuman Jayanti Violence.