Farm laws: Centre extends ban on internet services at Delhi’s borders till Tuesday night
The Centre had first blocked mobile internet services at the three protest sites on January 30, saying it was necessary to ‘maintain public safety’. Feb 01, 2021 · 01:27 pm A file photo: Farmers attend a protest against the newly passed farm bills at Singhu border near New Delhi on December 7. | Adnan Abidi/ Reuters
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday extended till February 2 the suspension of internet services near Delhi’s borders – Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri – where thousands of farmers are protesting against the new agricultural laws, reported ANI. The ban would remain in place till 11 pm on Tuesday.