India, Oct. 6 -- Communal tensions simmered in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh and Cuttack in Odisha over the weekend with clashes during religious processions and subsequent crackdowns again highlighting the growing volatility around festival gatherings. According to reports, fresh violence erupted in Cuttack, Odisha, on Sunday night during a Durga idol immersion procession, leaving at least 25 people injured. In response, the state government imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services for 24 hours across 13 police station areas to prevent the spread of misinformation and restore order.

A government circular announced that access to social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and X would remain restricted until 7 PM on ...