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Haryana has temporarily suspended mobile internet services in Nuh district to prevent unrest during the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra. The government cited concerns over misinformation spreading via social media as the reason for the shutdown. Essential services like banking and voice calls remain unaffected to minimize public inconvenience. Authorities warned of legal action against those violating the order.

Key Points: Haryana Suspends Mobile Internet in Nuh Ahead of Jalabhishek Yatra

  • Mobile internet suspended in Nuh to curb misinformation during religious yatra
  • Schools declared holiday amid past unrest concerns
  • Essential services like banking and calls remain operational
  • Legal action warned for violating the suspension order
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Mobile internet services suspended in Haryana's Nuh owing to Jalabhishek Yatra

Haryana halts mobile internet in Nuh district to prevent unrest during Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, exempting essential services like banking.

"The order is a precautionary measure to maintain public peace and prevent any possible law and order disturbance. – Haryana Home Department"

Chandigarh, July 13

Ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, the Haryana government on Sunday suspended mobile internet services, bulk SMS, excluding banking and mobile recharge, and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except the voice calls, in the jurisdiction of Nuh district till 9 p.m. of July 14, citing apprehensions of potential unrest and misuse of digital platforms to spread misinformation.

A holiday in government and private schools in the Nuh district witnessed unrest in the past, on Monday has also been announced. The Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra begins from Nalhar Mahadev Mandir, from where the devotees proceed to Jhir Mandir in Ferozepur Jhirka.

Sharing details, an official spokesperson said, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sumita Misra issued the order in view of potential disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in the district. The spokesperson said the mobile internet services have been suspended to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, etc, on mobile phones and SMS.

The spokesman said that this order has been issued after taking utmost care of public convenience by exempting individual SMS, mobile recharge, banking SMS, voice calls, internet services provided by broadband and lease lines of corporate and domestic households, thus not affecting the commercial and financial interest of the state and basic domestic needs of individuals.

All telecom service providers of Haryana have been directed to ensure compliance with the order. Any person found guilty of violating the order will be liable for legal action, added the spokesman.

"The order is a precautionary measure to maintain public peace and prevent any possible law and order disturbance," the Home Department said, adding that the decision balances security needs with public convenience by exempting essential services.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why punish everyone for few troublemakers? Internet shutdowns affect students, businesses and emergency services. There must be better ways to handle this 🙄
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Aditya G
Good decision! Social media spreads fake news like wildfire during such events. At least essential services are working. Jai Shri Krishna! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone working remotely, this is extremely disruptive. The government should invest in better monitoring instead of blanket bans. India's digital economy suffers with such frequent shutdowns.
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Kavya N
They've at least kept banking and voice calls working this time. Progress! Last shutdown everything was blocked causing major problems. Small mercies 😅
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Vikram M
Instead of banning internet, why not arrest those spreading rumors? This sets dangerous precedent. Tomorrow they'll shut internet for any small protest also.

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