Amritpal Singh Crackdown: Punjab Government Extends Suspension of Mobile Internet, SMS Services Till March 21 As Hunt for Khalistan Sympathizer Continues

Chandigarh, March 20: The Punjab government extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till Tuesday noon even as the hunt for the Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh continued for the third day. The state authorities had on Saturday suspended the internet and SMS services in the state till Sunday noon. Later, the curbs were extended till Monday noon. Amritpal Singh’s Uncle and Driver Surrender in Jalandhar, Khalistan Sympathiser Still On Run.

According to the latest order of the Home Affairs department and Justice on Monday, “….it is directed that all mobile internet services (2G/3G/45/5G/CDMA/GPRS), all SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except the voice calls, in the territorial jurisdiction of Punjab shall be further suspended from March 20 (12.00 hours) to March 21 (12.00 hours) in the interest of public safety, to prevent any incitement to violence and to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order.” Amritpal Singh Arrested by Police, Claims Legal Advisor to ‘Waris Punjab De’ Imaan Singh Khara.

The broadband services are not being suspended so that banking facilities, hospital services and other essential services are not disrupted, said the order issued by the additional chief secretary of the home department.

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