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Haryana: Mobile internet suspended in Palwal as Agnipath protests erupt

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тАЬThe said suspension has been ordered under Section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 to be read along with Rule (2) of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017,тАЭ an order issued by additional chief secretary (home) Rajiv Arora said.

Haryana govt suspends internet in Palwal after stir turns violent pic.twitter.com/t7VNRpO6pY

тАФ The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) June 16, 2022

An official spokesperson cited the law and order situation arising out of the protests against the Agnipath scheme to explain the temporary ban on the mobile internet in the district.

тАЬThe temporary suspension has been imposed to stop the spread of disinformation and rumours through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc on mobile phones and SMS,тАЭ the spokesperson said, adding that the curbs were aimed at preventing the mobilisation of agitators who might indulge in arson or vandalism.

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The spokesperson warned telecom service providers of strict action in the event of any violation of the order.

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