The Haryana government on Wednesday lifted the internet blockade imposed in Panipat and Charkhi Dadri, even as the ban will continue in fiv...
The Haryana government on Wednesday lifted the internet blockade imposed in Panipat and Charkhi Dadri, even as the ban will continue in five other districts of the state till 5 pm on February 4, reported PTI.
The state government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS services and all dongle services provided on mobile networks in Kaithal, Jind, Rohtak, Sonipat and Jhajjar till 5 pm, Thursday. There is no restriction on making voice calls.
The order was issued to “prevent any disturbance of peace and public order” in the jurisdiction of these districts amid the farmer protests against the agricultural laws. Any person who will be found guilty of violation the order will be liable for legal action under relevant provisions, authorities said.
The Haryana government had first ordered the suspension of mobile internet services in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal districts on January 26 after a tractor rally by farmers in Delhi turned chaotic. On January 30, it had extended the suspension to 17 districts, and had even halted SMS services in these areas.
Though the communication blockade was eventually lifted in some districts, it was extended again in seven districts of the state on February 1. This time, too, authorities cited law and order situation,...
