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STD, ISD, Internet services withdrawn in Kashmir
STD and ISD services were withdrawn from all private public call offices (PCOs) and cybercafes in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday following reports of misuse of the facilities by militants which came to light, especially after the December 13 attack on Parliament.
STD and ISD services were withdrawn from all private public call offices (PCOs) and cybercafes in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday following reports of misuse of the facilities by militants which came to light, especially after the December 13 attack on Parliament.
While crippling the STD and ISD facilities in the valley, Bharat Sanchar Nagam Ltd (BSNL) officials, however, said that the facilities to individuals, firms and offices would remain intact. The decision to withdraw the services for an "indefinite period" owing to security reasons was reportedly taken after the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which met after the audacious attack on Parliament.
The move, according to informed sources, was taken after it was found that Mohammed, leader of the suicide squad attack on Parliament, had extensively used the Internet and e-mail facilities while planning the December 13 operations. It may be mentioned that security personnel had seized a laptop from Mohammed Afzal, pointman of Jaish-e-Mohammed, and during its scrutiny it was found that Mohammed had finalised the plan through e-mails to Pakistan and Dubai.
The sources said that anti-national elements, mainly militants, were using the STD, ISD and Internet facilities for "taking instructions from their mentors across the border." Meanwhile, the fresh move may also put into jeoparady the prestigious project of the Jammu and Kashmir government of setting up a software park in the valley. Bureau Report
While crippling the STD and ISD facilities in the valley, Bharat Sanchar Nagam Ltd (BSNL) officials, however, said that the facilities to individuals, firms and offices would remain intact. The decision to withdraw the services for an "indefinite period" owing to security reasons was reportedly taken after the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which met after the audacious attack on Parliament.
The move, according to informed sources, was taken after it was found that Mohammed, leader of the suicide squad attack on Parliament, had extensively used the Internet and e-mail facilities while planning the December 13 operations. It may be mentioned that security personnel had seized a laptop from Mohammed Afzal, pointman of Jaish-e-Mohammed, and during its scrutiny it was found that Mohammed had finalised the plan through e-mails to Pakistan and Dubai.
The sources said that anti-national elements, mainly militants, were using the STD, ISD and Internet facilities for "taking instructions from their mentors across the border." Meanwhile, the fresh move may also put into jeoparady the prestigious project of the Jammu and Kashmir government of setting up a software park in the valley. Bureau Report