Govt snaps all internet services in Kashmir Valley

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday decided to snap all internet services in the Kashmir Valley for Eid-ul-Azha. The decision, the government claims was taken as there "was apprehension of misuse of data services by anti-national elements".

Updated on: Sep 24, 2015, 21:08:39 IST

Hindustan Times | By Toufiq Rashid, Srinagar

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Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday decided to snap all internet services in the Kashmir Valley for Eid-ul-Azha. The decision, the government claims was taken as there "was apprehension of misuse of data services by anti-national elements".

The order signed by inspector general police, Kashmir zone, Javed Gillani, says internet use is likely to cause "deterioration in law and order situation".

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Toufiq Rashid
Chief of bureau of HT at Srinagar, Toufiq has been covering the volatile state of Kashmir for the past seven years. Was working as special correspondent in Indian Express in New Delhi, covering health and wellness. Has done human interest stories from across the country for almost a decade.Read More

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