Headless body sparks Malkangiri clashes; internet suspended, police deployed

• Internet services suspended in Odisha's Malkangiri district for 24 hours.
• Suspension followed violent clashes between two villages over a headless body.
• Social media platforms were used to spread provocative messages, escalating the situation.
• Police forces have been deployed to restore peace and prevent further violence.
• The suspension, from Dec 8 (6 PM) to Dec 9 (6 PM), was enacted under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Why It Matters: It shows how governments use internet shutdowns to control public unrest.