Dispur: The Assam government on Wednesday ordered a suspension of mobile internet and data services across Baksa district following reports of a tense law and order situation during the transfer of undertrial prisoners to the district jail.
The directive, issued by Ajay Tewari, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home and Political Department, comes amid concerns over potential unrest near the Baksa District Jail and the risk of inflammatory content being circulated through social media.
According to the notification, the suspension of internet and mobile data services will remain in effect with immediate enforcement and will continue until further orders.
Voice calls and broadband services through fixed-line connections will remain operational.
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Authorities have warned that any violation of the order will be punishable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and relevant provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
The notification has been forwarded to senior officials, including the Director General of Police, Baksa District Magistrate, and telecom service providers in the district, with instructions to ensure strict compliance.
The government emphasized that the measure has been taken in the interest of public peace and to prevent any escalation of the situation.
