Internet and voice-over-Internet telephony services have been suspended in at least five Gram Panchayat areas of Sainthia town in West Bengal's Birbhum district to prevent the spread of rumours and unlawful activities, officials said on Friday.

Internet and voice services suspended in West Bengal to prevent rumors and unlawful activities, sparking criticism from opposition leader.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and Spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya hit out at the Trinamool Congress over clash in Birbhum during Holi celebrations and held the police and state government responsible for the violence. India News | Police, TMC Responsible for Birbhum Clash: BJP's Samik Bhattacharya on Violence on Holi in Bengal.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Saturday slammed the Mamta Banerjee government over the Birbhum clash, questioning why violence occurs during Hindu festivals. India News | Birbhum Clash: Why Does Violence Occur During Hindu Festivals? BJP MLA Paul Questions TMC Govt.