Internet services suspended in Kashmir Valley | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Internet services suspended in Kashmir Valley

PTI | By, Srinagar
Jul 18, 2013 07:32 PM IST

Authorities today suspended internet services on mobile phones and through dongles in Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure following killing of four persons in firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.

Authorities on Thursday suspended internet services on mobile phones and through dongles in Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure following killing of four persons in firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.

HT Image
HT Image

The internet services on mobile phones and through dongles have been suspended for the time being to prevent miscreants from spreading rumours using these services, official sources said.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The speed of the Broadband connections has also been reduced, they said.

In the past, authorities had suspended internet and mobile services during the 2010 summer unrest in the Valley as some people used the internet to mobilise protests.

These services are suspended on every Republic day and Independence Day as a precautionary measure as well besides the services were snapped for a week in the wake of hanging of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru in February this year.

The incident on Thursday took place when a mob attacked a BSF camp in Ramban to protest alleged high-handedness of a patrolling party.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On