2G internet restored in parts of Kashmir Valley

The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the restoration of 2G internet services across the valley except in the districts of Pulwama and Shopian. Low speed internet was snapped in the Valley six days back after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): Six days after it was suspended, the Jammu and Kashmir administration restored 2G internet in parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday night.

In an order dated May 11, the Jammu and Kashmir administration said that mobile data services would be restored in the Kashmir valley, except in Pulwama and Shopian districts.

The internet speed shall, however, remain restricted to 2G only across the Union Territory. It shall be effective from May 12, the order said.

Mobile telephony except on postpaid BSNL connections was suspended in Kashmir on May 6 when Hizbul chief commander, Riyaz Naikoo was killed in an encounter with the security forces.

Authorities had restored mobile telephony on all connections provided by service providers three days after May 6 except in south Kashmir areas, but without the internet service.

Around 12 a.m. on Tuesday, mobile internet was restored in Kashmir.

Meanwhile, following the restoration of the internet facility short service messaging (SMS) has also started working now.

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This comes after the apex court on Monday passed an order to set up a high powered committee to look into restoration of 4G services in Jammu and Kashmir.

The internet was suspended in Kashmir at the time of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 2019.

It was restored in a phased manner, but high speed internet continues to remain blocked.

(With inputs from IANS and ANI)