Punjab govt asks Jio to share details of parties spreading ‘malicious rumours’

The Punjab government on Tuesday asked Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd to furnish information of parties with alleged vested interests spreading false rumours. Meanwhile, the Punjab and Haryana high court issued notices to Punjab and Centre seeking action against those damaging the telco’s infrastructure amid the ongoing farmer’s protest against the three new farm laws.

“It is suggested that the task of the state agencies would become easier if the petitioner was to share information regarding the alleged vested interests involved,” said Atul Nanda, advocate general, Punjab government. The next date of hearing is 8 January, according to the high court order, a copy of which was reviewed by Mint.

Following alleged vandalism of its mobile towers, property and infrastructure in the past few weeks, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), through its subsidiary Jio, moved the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday, stating that some parties with vested interests are spreading “malicious rumours” against it and other affiliate companies.