Internet has been shut down in many areas of Punjab. This order to shut down the internet has been issued by the Union Home Ministry. Its official letter has also come out.
Internet will remain closed in these districts
Internet services were affected in areas under Shatruna, Samana, Ghanaur, Devigarh and Balbhera police stations in Patiala district. Internet has also been shut down in Khanauri, Moonak, Lehra, Sunam and Chhajli police stations in Sangrur district. Internet facility has been stopped in the areas falling under Fatehgarh Sahib station.
Home Ministry has issued order
A senior Punjab government official revealed that a letter was issued by the Home Ministry on January 12. In which an order was given to suspend internet services between February 12 and February 16 in some areas falling under specific police stations of three districts.