Services denied

This refers to the complete blackout of mobile, landline telecommunications and internet services in most parts of Jammu & Kashmir on the eve of India's Independence Day.  The people of Kashmir and many parts of Jammu region were reeling under blackout of these modern communication facilities for no fault of theirs. Previously also people of J&K were denied these services. During the limited Kargil war with Pakistan, these services were shut down by Delhi without any explanation. The ban on Short Messaging Services (SMS) imposed by Union home ministry continues to be there for pre-paid mobile phones. Why such restrictions are only imposed in J&K when many Naxal and Moaist hit states of India are enjoying all the modern communication facilities? Also many areas in J&K continue to remain off the coverage areas for most communication companies for the reasons best known to the centre and the state government. These measures and indifferent attitude of the government has only added to the alienation and sufferings of the masses in J&K.

Tahir Majeed Mir
tahirmajeedtm@gmail.com

Lastupdate on : Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 IST



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