In view of the pronouncement of the quantum of punishment by the special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in…
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (Photo: Facebook)
In view of the pronouncement of the quantum of punishment by the special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in the rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Monday, Punjab and Haryana governments have extended the suspension of mobile Internet services till August 29.
Haryana’s additional chief secretary (home), Ram Niwas, said that the orders had been issued under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the state.
The suspension of mobile Internet services will including 2G, 3G, 4G, CDMA and GPRS, all SMS services and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Haryana till 11.30 a.m. on 29 August.
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Besides, Internet lease lines in the premises of DSS Sirsa have been suspended till August 29. Any person found guilty for violation of these orders would be liable for legal action.
“The orders have been issued considering the critical law and order situation in the state, and to prevent any loss of life or further damage to public and private property,” Niwas said.
He said as per intelligence reports, the situation is tense and violence may erupt again, especially on August 28, when the quantum of punishment will be announced against the DSS chief.
The Sirsa district administration has reported that the Dera followers may resort to violence and arson leading to damage to public and private properties as the place is headquarter of DSS.
“Since the environment is tense, rumours of different kinds may be spread through broadband and Internet lease lines in the premises of DSS. Directions have also been issued to Haryana telecom service providers and those providing Internet lease lines in the premises of DSS to ensure compliance of these orders,” Niwas said.
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