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Curfew and internet blackout in J&K's Bhaderwah, Kishtwar as social media hate speeches spark tension

Tensions flared up in in Bhaderwah of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir late Thursday after inflammatory speeches were alleged delivered from a mosque in Bhaderwah. A purported video of the incident also went viral on social media.

By CNN News18  Jun 10, 2022 2:06:20 PM IST (Updated)


A curfew was imposed in the Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir and internet services were also suspended in the area after tensions escalated over some social media posts. The Army was also called in to conduct a flag march in the area.
"Curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure in view of communal tension," an official was quoted by news agency PTI as saying.
In Kishtwar as well, a curfew was imposed and mobile internet services were shutdown there as a precautionary measure. "Curfew has been imposed and internet services suspended in Kishtwar district as precautionary measures," the Kishtwar district administration was quoted by news agency ANI as saying.