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Internet services were suspended in multiple areas of the National Capital Territory on Tuesday (January 26) in the aftermath of the clashes that broke out between farmers protesting against the recently enacted farm laws, and law enforcement agencies. The order, issued by the Home Ministry said that internet services will remain suspended until Tuesday midnight at Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi, and “adjoining areas”. Telecom operators received the order from the Home Ministry between 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, multiple telecom sources confirmed this to MediaNama, requesting anonymity.
It is believed that the internet suspension order was signed by Shailendra Vikram Singh, deputy secretary to the government of India, and has approval from the Union Home Secretary. MediaNama has seen a copy of the order.