Haryana: Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amidst MLA's arrest fearing tension

Mobile internet services in Haryana's Nuh district have been suspended from Friday at 10 am until Saturday at 11.59 pm due to concerns of potential unrest in the area. The district administration has imposed Section 144 in Nuh and urged residents to observe Friday prayers at home.

The decision to suspend mobile internet services was made in response to the current situation, as stated in the official order. Earlier, Haryana police arrested Congress MLA Mamman Khan, alleging his involvement in the Nuh violence that occurred on July 31.

The internet suspension order cited apprehensions of tension, agitation, potential damage to public and private property, and disturbances to public peace and tranquillity within the district.

The order emphasized that the misuse of internet services could lead to disruptions in public utilities and law and order. It further highlighted the need to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumors on various social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and others, which could facilitate the mobilization of agitators and demonstrators, potentially causing harm to lives and property through violent activities.

The order also clarified that it had been issued with careful consideration for public convenience, exempting individual SMS, mobile recharges, banking SMS, voice calls, and internet services provided by broadband and lease lines for corporate and domestic households. This exemption aims to safeguard the state's commercial and financial interests and individuals' basic domestic needs. The order was issued in light of the emergent situation and after due consideration of these factors.