LEH (Ladakh): Ahead of Sonam Wangchuk’s planned ‘Pashmina March’ inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, scheduled on April 7 (tomorrow), the authorities have reduced mobile data services to 2G in Leh district of Ladakh area of IIOJK.
According to an order, “In response to security concerns in Ladakh, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh, the Additional Director General of Police, has issued a directive to temporarily suspend mobile data services (3G, 4G, 5G & Public Wi-fi) within a 10 km radius of Leh city.”
“This decision follows intelligence reports indicating potential misuse by anti-social elements and miscreants to incite public unrest via social media platforms. With the aim of maintaining public peace and law & order, internet speeds will be reduced to 2G, the order reads.
“The suspension will be enforced from 1800 Hrs on 06-04-2024 to 1800 Hrs on 07.04.2024,” the order added.
Last month Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day hunger strike and announced to carry out ‘Border March’ on April 7, as part of his campaign for Ladakh’s statehood.
Ending his hunger strike on March 22, Sonam Wangchuk advocated for Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Earlier, the IIOJK administration in Leh district of Ladakh imposed Section 144 on Friday aiming to restrict processions, rallies, and marches.
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