The Punjab government on April 30 suspended mobile Internet services in Patiala district from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., a day after different groups of people clashed amid a confrontation surrounding the holding of a foot march in the city against the pro-Khalistan movement attempt.
The government also transferred the Inspector General of Police (Patiala range), Senior Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police of Patiala, according to an official statement.
According to the order from the State Home Department, mobile Internet services, all SMS services and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except voice calls in district Patiala shall remain suspended. The order has been given under Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017.
