Bhadrak limping back to normalcy; internet, bus services resume

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhadrak, Apr 12:

With the violence-hit Bhadrak in Odisha limping back to normalcy, internet and bus services in the town have resumed besides relaxation of curfew by the district administration for nine hours from 7 am to 4 pm today.

The bus service, which had come to a halt following the unrest, resumed to other parts of the district including Chandabali, Banta and Dhamnagar.

This apart, the restriction imposed by the state government over usage of internet and social media was lifted last evening.

The curfew was today reimposed by the district administration from 4 pm to 7 am tomorrow.

Also read: Medicine shops to remain open during curfew in Bhadrak.

Educational institutions in the town have been directed by the district Collector to remain open from 8 am to 10.30 am. Banks and government offices have also been instructed to remain open.

Notably, the communally-sensitive Bhadrak town was on boil after some inflammatory posts were posted on social networking site leading to tension between two communities.