Internet Suspended

The massive crackdown of Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh,  by the Punjab Police is still underway. Notably, Singh who was tracked after hours of search, once again fled the police. After Singh's escape, the search operation entered the fourth day on March 21. While Amritpal's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh have surrenders, Amritpal is yet to be found. Moreover, to control the situation, the Punjab government extended internet… read-more

Amritpal Singh, a self styled radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathiser, has been detained in Punjab India. On March 18, after a dramatic chase, the Punjab Police arrested Singh, who is a wanted Khalistani terrorist. Moreover, after the arrest, the Punjab Police also suspended internet services in many regions, including Sahkot, where the followers of Singh were approaching people to gather and support Amritpal, demanding his release.… read-more

In Rajasthan's Hanumangarh, police detained 45 persons including a woman after protests turned violent. Also, a curfew has been imposed in two adjoining villages to bring the situation under control. Internet services have also been suspended to curb the spread of fake news. Reportedly, protests broke out demanding action against those involved in cow slaughter on Eid (July 11). The protest witnessed stone-pelting and baton charge.

Following tensions over some social media posts, in Bhaderwah town of Jammu's Doda district, a curfew has been imposed and internet were suspended, on June 10. The move has come after a video went viral, in which an instigating announcement was made from a mosque in Bhaderwah. Reportedly, internet services have been cut in Kishtwar and Ramban districts. Meanwhile, two FIRs have been filed in the matter.