J&K extends high-speed mobile internet ban till Feb 6 due to 'seditious Pak propaganda'

Keeping Jammu-Kashmir at restricted levels of internet activities, J&K administration on Friday, extended ban on high-speed mobile internet across Union territory till 6 February 2021. administration justified ban stating 'well-founded apprehensions about seditious propaganda from across border on public order'. High-speed mobile internet will continue to remain functional only in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts, post-paid services, and verified pre-paid services.

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J&K admin mulls Border tourism in Jammu

While internet services continue to be restricted, J&K admin has directed officials to prepare a detailed project report for development of tourism along International Border (IB) in Jammu district. Advisor to Lieutenant Goverr Maj Sinha, Baseer Ahmad Khan has directed officials to prepare a detailed project report after taking inputs from all stakeholders for development of tourist spots in Suchetgarh, Baba Chamliyal and or areas in a time-bound manner. Khan said Suchetgarh, which is a border meeting post, should come up as a wonderful attraction for tourists, while Baba Chamliyal and Gharana Wetland would be included in tour circuits for promoting tourism due to its historical and cultural importance.  Ar point of major attraction for border tourism will be creating selfie points at zero line that will be identified by BSF.

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Current internet scenario in Kashmir

Restrictions have been put on communication links since August 5 in Jammu and Kashmir, se were subsequently eased, after Supreme Court upheld that continued ban on internet was a 'violation of freedom of expression'. Since revocation, state-run internet provider BSNL has restored internet services throughout Kashmir valley, but with a speed of 2G with special instructions. temporary ban on social media sites was removed in March, however, complaints of inaccessibility persisted.

Consequently, administration has reviewed scenario on a monthly basis but has repeatedly extended ban on high-speed internet. In May, Supreme Court had refused to pass orders to restore 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir and instead directed Centre to form a special committee to examine petitioners’ demands. Recently, Valley has seen heightened terror activities with several BJP Sarpanchs/leaders being attacked, resulting in mass resignations.

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