Sarhan Shafi
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on wednesday decided that 4G high-speed mobile internet facility will continue in the districts of Ganderbal (Kashmir Division) and Udhampur (Jammu Division), as no reports of misuse have been reported here.
However, citing security concerns, the administration decided against extending 4G speed in other districts.
In an order issued wednesday evening, Principal Secretary in the Home Department Shaleen Kabra said law enforcement agencies had furnished credible inputs that terror modules operating in various parts of J&K, with active support from across the border as well as separatists/anti-national elements from within were making sustained efforts to lure young people into terrorist organisations.
The order added the agencies had also indicated the potential of misuse of high-speed data services in disturbing public order.
4G mobile internet services in Ganderbal and Udhampur will continue till November 12, unless modified earlier.
In the rest of the 18 other districts, the internet speed will continue to be restricted to 2G.