Mobile Internet services suspended in J-K

Image
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Aug 11 2013 | 2:15 PM IST
Mobile Internet services were today suspended in Jammu and Kashmir following tension in Jammu region, which have been hit by communal riots.
The mobile Internet connections were snapped this morning as rumours about fresh deaths and destruction in Kishtwar and other riot-hit areas in Jammu region started doing rounds on social networking sites.
None of the officials of the state-owned BSNL or other private cellular operators were willing to comment on the suspension of the services.
However, police sources said the services shall remain suspended till the situation in Jammu region will stabilise as mobile Internet had been misused by miscreants to fan trouble in the Valley in the past.
The mobile Internet services were earlier also snapped in the wake of hanging of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and in the aftermath of Gool firing incident in which four persons were killed.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 11 2013 | 2:15 PM IST

Next Story