Mobile internet services, bulk SMS and all dongle services etc provided on mobile networks have been suspended in parts of Haryana til February 13 in view of the farmers’ protest. These services have been suspended in the jurisdiction of districts Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa. However, voice call services will continue to work. The order will be in effect from 6 am of February 11 to 11:59 pm of February 13.
An order stated, “Mobile internet services, bulk SMS and all dongle services etc provided on mobile networks, except the voice calls in the jurisdiction of districts Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa of Haryana State suspended. The order will be in effect from 6 am of 11th February to 11:59 pm of 13th February.”
Ahead of farmers’ proposed ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13, Haryana Police has deployed 50 companies of central paramilitary forces to maintain law and order in the state with the authorities on Friday asserting that nobody will be allowed to disturb peace and harmony.
Anticipating law and order situation, the police have asked the farmers not to participate without permission in a planned march. The police have also warned of strict action if there was any damage to public property.
‘DILLI CHALO’ MARCH
Two farmers’ group – Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced ‘Delhi Chalo’ march by more than 200 farmers’ unions on February 13 to press the Centre for accepting several demands, including enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
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