Haryana on Tuesday further extended the suspension of mobile Internet services till 5 pm tomorrow in seven districts of the state amid protests by farmers against the Centre's three farm laws.
"The Haryana government has extended the suspension of mobile Internet services (2G/3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), SMS services (only bulk SMS) and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in seven districts - Kaithal, Panipat, Jind, Rohtak, Charkhi Dadri, Sonipat and Jhajjar - till 5 pm on February 3," an official statement said.
It said the order has been issued to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of these districts of Haryana and will be in force with immediate effect.
Any person found guilty of violation of the order will be liable for legal action under relevant provisions, it said.
The state government's move to suspend mobile internet services in 17 districts earlier and later on keeping these suspended at a few places saw protests by farmers in the state.
Farmers on Tuesday blocked the national highway near the Khatkar toll plaza near Narwana in Jind to protest against the curbs.
Azad Singh Palwa, a Khap leader, alleged that the suspension of internet services is adversely affecting various sections, particularly the students.
"The final examinations of students are approaching. Many students are preparing for entrance exams, but their studies are being hit due to internet suspension," he said.
Indian National Lok Dal leader Abhay Singh Chautala told reporters in Jind that the suspension of the mobile internet services in some parts had affected office work and the students.
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