Mobile internet and bulk SMS services suspended in Haryana’s Nuh

Chandigarh, July 22 (IANS): Due to concerns over communal tensions, the Haryana government has suspended mobile internet and SMS services in the state’s Nuh district for 24 hours till 6 pm on Monday.

According to an official, the decision was taken to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation on social media ahead of a planned religious procession.

However, SMS messages relating to banking transactions and mobile phone top-ups are exempt from blocking.