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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana: Mobile internet suspended in Nuh ahead of Abhishek Yatra
Citing concerns over the possibility of public unrest during Abhishek Yatra on Monday, the Haryana government has suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours effective from 9 pm Sunday. The order was issued by the Home Department under the authority of Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra. The move appears to have come all of a sudden as Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, on Wednesday, had told The Indian Express that there is no plan for any internet ban. However, on Sunday night, Meena said that after a meeting with all stakeholders in the evening it was decided that mobile internet will be suspended in the district. 'All preparations are in place. Cutting across party, community and religious lines there will be people at 41 welcome points for the yatris… I personally reviewed the preparations today too and the yatra will be conducted peacefully and smoothly'. The order states that the ban is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and maintaining law and order in the district. It has been issued under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and Rule 3 of the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024. The suspension covers mobile internet services (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, CDMA, GPRS), bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services on mobile networks. Voice calls, individual SMS, banking SMS, mobile recharge services, internet services provided through broadband and lease lines for corporate and domestic households will remain unaffected.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Law and order concerns': Internet, SMS services suspended in Haryana's Nuh for 24 hours; authorities cite risk of misinformation, unrest
NEW DELHI: The Haryana government has ordered a 24-hour suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in Nuh district, effective from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14, citing apprehensions of potential unrest and misuse of digital platforms to spread misinformation. The directive, issued by the home department under Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and Rule 3 of the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, comes after warnings from the additional director general of police (CID) and the deputy commissioner of Nuh. Officials flagged concerns about the spread of inflammatory content and rumours via social media that could incite violence or damage public and private property. In a formal order, the state government stated that mobile internet (2G/3G/4G/5G/CDMA/GPRS), bulk SMS (excluding those related to banking and mobile recharge), and dongle services have been suspended. Voice calls, broadband internet, and corporate lease lines remain unaffected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tabletă Puternică la Preț Incredibil - Oferta Limitată! LUO Cumpără acum Undo "The order is a precautionary measure to maintain public peace and prevent any possible law and order disturbance," the home department noted, adding that the decision balances security needs with public convenience by exempting essential services. The order warns that anyone found violating the suspension directive will face legal action under applicable laws. The suspension is temporary but reflects growing concerns over digital platforms being used to mobilize protests or spread disruptive content in sensitive areas. Nuh, a region that has witnessed unrest in the past, remains under close watch as authorities aim to prevent any escalation.
