2G internet to be restored in Kashmir except in Pulwama, Shopian districts from Tuesday

2G mobile data services will be restored in most parts of Kashmir Valley from Tuesday, except in Pulwama and Shopian districts according to Jammu and Kashmir ministration.

'It shall be effective from May 12'

"Mobile data services shall be restored forthwith in Kashmir valley, except in Pulwama and Shopian districts. internet speed shall, however, remain restricted to 2G only across Union Territory. It shall be effective from May 12," J-K ministration said in an order.

services were snapped after killing of  Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo on Wednesday afteron by security forces. 

Meanwhile, Supreme Court on Monday while delivering its judgment on various pleas seeking restoration of 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir asked Centre to constitute a committee of Secretaries of State and Centre. Committee which will be heed by MHA Secretary will take into considerations points raised by petitioners. Apex court granted restoration 4G Internet services for time being. 

rof 4G Internet in J&K yet

"This court has to ensure that national security and human rights are balanced. We do recognize that UT has plunged into crisis. At same time court is cognizant to concerns related to ongoing pandemic and hardships," Justice NV Ramana said while prouncing order. 

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A three-judge Bench of apex court, heed by Justice NV Ramana, also comprising Justices R Subhash Reddy, and BR Gavai prounced order.

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apex court h on May 4, 2020, reserved its order, after hearing complete arguments from respective parties, petitioners and from Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal and Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, for Centre. It h heard many petitions including that of Freedom for Media Professionals (FMP), Shoaiyb Qureshi, Private Schools Associations Jammu and Kashmir, which h challenged present 2G internet connectivity and claimed that it was t sufficient for Valley.

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Internet services were suspended in J-K in August last year after abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of erstwhile state into two Union Territories of Lakh and Jammu and Kashmir. While 2G services on postpaid mobile phones and broband have been restored, 4G services still remain suspended.

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(With ncy inputs)