Mobile internet suspended in Kashmir for security reasons
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Mobile internet services in the Kashmir valley were suspended on Wednesday for security reasons.
The suspension comes against the backdrop of an encounter in Pulwama, where a top militant commander is believed to be trapped. In another encounter in the district, two militants were killed so far in a gunfight.
According to official sources, the internet services of all cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), were suspended as a precautionary measure.
A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by security forces at Beighpors in Awantipur following credible inputs about presence of militants last night.
“Contact was established with militants on Wednesday morning,” they said, adding a top militant commander is trapped, without mentioning the name of the militant.
Meanwhile, advising television channels not to speculate about Beighpora, Awantipora, a police spokesman said this unconfirmed reporting could have law and order bearings.
