Kolhapur: Internet suspension put in place since Sunday night in the aftermath of violence at Pusesawali village in Satara district was revoked early on Thursday.The violence over objectionable social media post led to the death of one person and injuries suffered by 10 people. Satara district collector Jitendra Dudi had requested the home department officials to clamp internet shutdown to avoid escalation of violence due to fake posts and messages circulating on social media, upon which the telecom services providers were asked to stop the services. Online transactions in the district came to a standstill. Banks ATMs and deposit kiosks went out of order.The authorities are trying hard to bring normalcy back in Pusesawali village, around 25 km from Karad city along Pune-Bangaluru NH 48. On Thursday, a few shops opened their shutters in the main market of the village. The vendors also came with their carts. However, the traffic on the road was thin. Cops maintained vigilance at every nook and corner of the village. The revenue officials are likely to speak to traders associations on Friday to open the market without fear. Section 144 of CrPC will continue to remain in place for some time now.Dudi in a video message to district residents announced revocation of Internet suspension. We appeal to citizens of the district that if someone tries to circulate fake and derogatory messages through social media then do not trust and approach the cops and file a complaint. It is the responsibility of all to maintain peace and calm and cooperate with the police administration.So far, 39 people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the violence.We also published the following articles recently15 more arrested for Pusesawali violence, Net curbs continueFifteen more people have been arrested in connection with the violence that occurred in Pusesawali village, following a controversial social media post. The court has ordered judicial custody until September 16 for these individuals, bringing the total number of arrests to 39. The situation in the village remains tense, with internet services suspended and Section 144 in effect. A meeting is scheduled to determine whether to lift the internet suspension. Traders have also refused to open their shops, claiming that their community members were falsely arrested.

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