In view of the farmers’ agitation and march towards New Delhi, internet services will be cut off in some areas under the jurisdiction of some police stations in Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib districts on February 16 on directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). was suspended until
Punjab government officials had issued a letter on January 12 directing the MHA to suspend internet services from February 12 to February 16 in specified areas under the jurisdiction of specific police stations in three districts. It revealed that.
“The instructions appear to be based on specific information received from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), as the copy of the letter is also marked addressed to the IB director,” said the official, who requested anonymity. .
The temporary suspension of internet services will take effect from 6pm on February 12th and continue until 11:59pm on February 16th.
Internet services have been hit in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Shatrana, Samana, Gannoor, Devigarh and Barbera police stations in Patiala district. Areas under the limits of Kanauli, Moonak, Lehra, Sunam and Chajri police stations in Sangrur district. It is located in Fatehgarh Sahib in the area below Fatehgarh Sahib Railway Station.
This order is made under Section 7 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 read with Sub-rule 1 of Rule 2 of the Suspension of Telecommunication Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 for maintenance of public safety. It was issued for the purpose of avoidance. public emergency.
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Date first uploaded: February 14, 2024 13:40 IST
