Internet ban to prevent terror acts on dark web justified: Govt on Kashmir

The Central government on Tuesday said that blocking internet in Jammu and Kahmir is a “justified” act to prevent terror activities on the dark web.

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, made the contentions in the Supreme Court on petitions filed by Kashmir Times Editor Anuradha Bhasin and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad with respect to the imposition of communication and other blockades in the region.

“Blocking internet is justified to prevent terror acts on dark web. WhatsApp and telegrams applications can be used to spread messages,” Mehta told a bench headed by Justice N V Ramana.