J&K administration cites data misuse by militants, anti-national elements to not resume Internet

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has cited possible misuse of Internet by anti-national elements and terrorists as a reason for not restoring these services for the general public and the media in the Valley.

Complying with the Supreme Court’s directions issued on January 10, the union territory’s administration on Tuesday evening ordered restoration of 2G mobile Internet services on postpaid connections in five districts of Jammu division and broadband facilities in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions only for institutions dealing with essential services and tourism, such as hospitals, banks and hotels.