Suspension of internet services in these areas extended; details inside
Amid farmers protest at Delhi borders, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday announced that it has temporarily suspended internet services in Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri and their adjoining areas.
The Internet services in Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri and adjoining areas have been suspended to 11 pm of February 2, to 'maintain public safety and averting public emergency'.
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The development comes following violence during farmers protest at Delhi borders.
Farmers in huge numbers have been camping at various borders including Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri near Delhi in a fight against farm laws 2020.
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Recently, the farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal had said that the government had suspended the Internet even as the water supply and electricity have been cut.
Still, he asked people to join the peaceful protest (in Delhi) but don't do anything even in flow of emotions if someone tries to instigate you. "We should keep in mind that we're not going to war. This is our country and our government," he said.
The farmers’ protest at Delhi borders entered 66th day against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
-PTC News
