The Assam Government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in Chirang District following escalating violence that erupted after a road incident in neighbouring Kokrajhar District on January 19.
The prohibitory order, issued by the Principal Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal on March 14, suspending internet and call services, cited concerns over the potential spreading of "rumours for unlawful activities."
Cellular and internet services were suspended in Quetta for two days following JUI-F's announcement of a shutter-down strike over alleged rigging in the re-polling of PB-45 Quetta VIII. JUI-F's provincial emir vowed to continue protests "until we get our rights." Meanwhile, PPP candidate Ali
Mobile data services have been temporarily suspended in parts of Pulwama district in view of security reasons, a statement by the Jammu and Kashmir government said.
In view of the possible potential of disruption of public utilities and disturbance of public law and order, internet services have been stopped in Nuh district from September 17-19.
Internet services have once again been suspended in the Nuh District of Haryana in view of the Brajmandal Yatra call by Vishwa Hindu Parishad on August 28.
Authorities on Tuesday said mobile internet services will remain suspended in Nuh district till August 2, Wednesday, in light of clashes between two groups.
The Haryana Government, in an official notification, has said that the order has been taken to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms.
Ahead of Ashura, the Balochistan government suspended internet services and mobile phones on Wednesday in the provincial capital Quetta to maintain the law and order situation in the city, according to ARY News.
"Violence broke out between two communities in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Wednesday. Internet services suspended, Section 144 imposed in the district after the violence," District Administration said.