Active Stocks
Thu Mar 28 2024 15:59:33
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 155.90 2.00%
  1. ICICI Bank share price
  2. 1,095.75 1.08%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,448.20 0.52%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 428.55 0.13%
  1. Power Grid Corporation Of India share price
  2. 277.05 2.21%
Business News/ Politics / Policy/  Army videos: Police tell telcos to suspend 3G, 4G services in Kashmir Valley
BackBack

Army videos: Police tell telcos to suspend 3G, 4G services in Kashmir Valley

Telecom firms told to shut 3G, 4G services in Kashmir after series of videos showing alleged atrocities by Army and other security personnel

Kashmiri students run for cover as J&K police use rubber bullets and tear smoke shell to disperse them as they clash in Srinagar, Kashmir, on Monday, 17 April, 2017. Photo: APPremium
Kashmiri students run for cover as J&K police use rubber bullets and tear smoke shell to disperse them as they clash in Srinagar, Kashmir, on Monday, 17 April, 2017. Photo: AP

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police has directed telecom companies to shut their 3G and 4G services in the Kashmir Valley as the state authorities feel there has been an attempt to spread fear and show security personnel in a bad light through online videos.

The J&K Police has directed the telecom companies to shut their 3G and 4G services in the Valley, officials said. The decision was taken after several videos surfaced in recent days, some showing local politicians being threatened by terrorists in various parts of the Valley and others which showed alleged atrocities by Army, police, CRPF or other para-military forces deputed for Parliamentary bye-elections.

ALSO READ: PDP worker shot dead by militants in Pulwama as J&K protests continue

Officials said that it appears that such videos were being circulated with an aim to create fear among people or show the security personnel in poor light. Controversy peaked when a video showing a man tied to an army jeep in Budgam district of central Kashmir on 9 April surfaced when polling was underway for the Srinagar Parliamentary bypoll.

A case has been registered against unknown army personnel for the alleged act which received wide criticism. There were videos showing traders and political leaders in Pulwama of South Kashmir being threatened by terrorists at gun point. “Such videos are only aimed at creating scare in general public," a senior police official said. Internet services had been barred in the Valley keeping in view the sensitive Srinagar bypoll and were restored on 13 April.

Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

Catch all the Politics News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.
More Less
Published: 17 Apr 2017, 05:07 PM IST
Next Story footLogo
Recommended For You
Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App