Balasore (Odisha) Jun 23 (PTI) With the situation in Balasore town gradually returning to normal, curfew in the northern Odisha town has been further relaxed, an official said on Sunday.

According to an order, curfew has been partially lifted from Sahadevkhunta police station limits from 5 am to 9 pm and from 5 am to 2 pm in areas falling under Town police station.

Also Read | Delhi Shocker: 'Unhappy' With Birth of Twin Girls, Family Kills and Buries Both Infants; Case Registered.

All schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges will remain open on Monday. Commercial establishments have been allowed to operate during the relaxed curfew periods, the order added.

Curfew was initially imposed on Monday (June 17) night following a group clash that resulted in several injuries.

Also Read | Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Shandaar’ Jibe at Uttar Pradesh Draws Ire From BJP: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Calls Congress Leader’s Remark ‘Shameless Crass Politics of Shaming Fellow Indians’.

Balasore collector Ashis Thakare said curfew, along with its relaxation periods, will continue until further notice.

He mentioned that mobile internet services, which were shut down following the imposition of curfew, are likely to be restored from Monday, pending approval from the home department.

However, authorities will closely monitor any spread of false propaganda or rumours, he added.

The administration is organising peace committee meetings comprising members from all communities and prominent local personalities. Similar committees will also be formed at the ward and slum (basti) levels, he informed.

Balasore SP Sagarika Nath said 21 cases have been registered and 89 people have been forwarded to court for violations of the law since the clash occurred. Additionally, a separate case has been registered for cyber law violations, resulting in one arrest.

As internet services are set to be restored, a dedicated cyber police team will monitor social media content. The SP warned that anyone found sharing misinformation, rumours, or hateful content will face strong legal action and potential arrest.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)