Mobile Internet, bulk SMS services suspended in Haryana's Nuh
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services in the state's Nuh district for 24 hours until 6 p.m. on Monday, owing to concerns of communal tension.
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has suspended mobile Internet and bulk SMS services in the state's Nuh district for 24 hours until 6 p.m. on Monday, owing to concerns of communal tension.
According to an official, the decision was taken to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation through social media ahead of a planned religious procession.
However, SMSes relating to banking and mobile recharge have been exempted from the suspension.
The official said that measures had been taken to ensure a peaceful celebration of Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on Monday.
Already, a strict vigil has been imposed on the procession through drones, prohibiting arms, 'lathis' and loudspeakers.
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