Delhi: Net suspended on Saturday at border points
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Delhi: Net suspended on Saturday at border points
Description
NEW DELHI: The home ministry ordered a day-long ban on internet services on Saturday in Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders and adjoining locations of National Capital Territory of Delhi from midnight on Friday. This was done in view of the three-hour 'chakka jam' call given by the protesting farmers on Saturday. The order, issued in exercise of powers under Rules 2(2) of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) rules 2017, with approval of the Union home secretary, said it was being done “in the interest of maintaining public safety and averting public emergency”. Internet services have largely remained snapped along Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders in view of the protests, since the farmers' tractor rally in the capital turned violent on January 26.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-02-07
Coverage
Delhi