The ban on internet transmissions and voiceover internet telephony was imposed on Friday. In the notification, it has also been clarified that the ban has been imposed in apprehension that such services might be used for "unlawful activities in the geographical area" of the Sainthia town area and its adjacent areas.
The ongoing tussle between the CBI and the West Bengal Police over the mysterious death of Lalan Sheikh, the prime accused in the Bogtui carnage, took a further serious shape on Sunday with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the state serving a notice to the central agency.