Govt extends high speed Internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir till Nov 12

The government on Wednesday extended ban on high speed 3G and 4G Internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till November 12.

As per an order issued by Principal Secretary Home Department, the restrictions on high speed have been felt “absolutely necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India.”

“The Special Committee constituted by the Supreme Court held its meeting to consider the continuation or otherwise of the directions regarding regulation of the Internet Services in the context of the views expressed by security agencies and administration of J&K, especially related to the security aspects, the border security and the concerns on account of public order,” read the order, as per news agency GNS.