The West Bengal government on Sunday announced suspension of internet services in seven districts for eight days to avoid illegal activities in the areas. Internet will be suspended in Malda, Murshidabad, North Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Birbhum and Darjeeling districts of Bengal.
The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home and Hill Affairs, in a statement said, “The government has received intelligence reports that Internet broadcasting and Voice over Internet telephony may be carried out in certain areas for illegal activities and hence the use of Internet may be banned.” Used to be.”
The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is said to have temporarily suspended mobile internet and broadband services to prevent suspicious illegal activities during secondary examinations and to prevent question paper leaks on WhatsApp. . Internet and broadband services will be closed from Monday, March 7 to Wednesday, March 9 between 11 am and 3:15 pm.
In some blocks falling under Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Birbhum and Darjeeling districts, restrictions were imposed from 11:00 am to 3:15 pm on March 7 to 9, March 11 to 12 and March 15 to 16 Will go No restrictions are being imposed on voice calls, SMS and newspapers.