Internet services suspended in UP’s Saharanpur to curb fake news

SAHARANPUR: As a precautionary measure to maintain law and order amid protests against the citizenship law across the country, internet services were on Sunday midnight suspended in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh until further orders.

“In view of maintaining law and peace in the area, Saharanpur District Magistrate using the powers invested in him under Section 144, suspends the internet services provided by mobile operators from midnight until further orders,” an order read.

According to officials, the internet services have been suspended to curb rumours and fake news from spreading in the area.