June 21st 2024.
The town of Balasore has been facing some tense and troubled times lately, but there seems to be a glimmer of hope as the district administration has announced a further relaxation of the curfew. After a four-hour break on Thursday, the curfew will now be lifted for an additional two hours starting from Friday. This decision was made in order to prevent overcrowding in shops and to give people more time to buy essential items.
According to officials, the curfew will now be in effect from 6 am to 12 pm, allowing people to make necessary purchases during this time. This comes after a previous relaxation on Thursday, from 7 am to 11 am, which was put in place due to an improvement in the law and order situation. During this time, all shops and commercial establishments were allowed to open, providing some relief for the residents.
However, it's not all back to normal just yet. The district Collector, Ashish Thakare, has announced that schools and colleges will remain closed for two more days. Additionally, internet services will remain suspended until June 22, although landline services have been made available for urgent matters.
The curfew was initially imposed on Monday night after a group clash broke out over animal slaughter near Bhujakhia Peer. This resulted in 10 people getting injured and 15 to 20 vehicles being vandalized. As a precautionary measure, 45 people have been arrested for their involvement in the clash, while over 50 others were detained for violating the curfew order. The Superintendent of Police, Sagarika Nath, has urged the residents to refrain from taking matters into their own hands and instead cooperate with the authorities.
The situation in Balasore is being closely monitored, with 40 platoons of police forces deployed in the town. In addition, all roads leading to Balasore have been sealed off. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate has also issued an order prohibiting public gatherings and large-scale movement of people during the curfew relaxation period. It remains to be seen whether the curfew will be extended, as the administration will decide on that later.
The Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, has made an appeal to the people to maintain peace and has directed the district administration to take all necessary measures to restore normalcy in the town. With the continued efforts of the authorities and the cooperation of the residents, it is hoped that Balasore will soon see a return to its peaceful state.
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