The Haryana government has suspended mobile internet services, bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharges) and all dongle services provided on mobile networks in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa ditricts till February 15, Friday, in view of farmers protest. Only voice calls were allowed in these districts.
Farmers' protest | Mobile internet services, bulk SMS and all dongle services etc provided on mobile networks, except the voice calls in the jurisdiction of districts Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa of Haryana State to remain suspended till 15th… pic.twitter.com/rfzBISwzJj
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On February 13, farmers from Punjab faced tear gas shells at two border points as protesters tried to break past barricades set up by the Haryana Police to stop them from heading to the national capital.
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation to put pressure on the Centre for their demands, including a law on minimum support price for crops and loan waivers.
In the order, additional chief secretary of Haryana TVSN Prasad said, "After assessment of the current prevailing law & order situation in the state, the conditions are still critical and tense in the district Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa."
He added, "...There is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in above mentioned districts on account of misuse of internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours." The order has been issued under Section 5 of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules 2017.
All telecom service providers in Haryana have been directed to ensure compliance with the order.
First Published: Feb 14, 2024 11:00 AM IST
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