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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
2 years after clashes, Haryana's Nuh shuts internet, schools for religious rally
The Haryana government has ordered the suspension of internet and bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge) in Nuh district from 9 pm on Sunday as part of a string of measures taken to ensure peaceful movement during the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, two years after violent communal clashes broke out in the area during the same government and private schools in the district will remain shut for the day, police officials told news agency PTI, adding that around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed in the to the State Home Department's order, all social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS services will be blocked in a bid to curb the spread of misinformation and rumours. Mobile internet and bulk SMS services will be suspended till 9 pm today, as per the order. In 2023, at least two people were killed and 15 injured, including policemen, as two groups clashed at the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek authorities have already banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday, with meat shops ordered to remain closed until July to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended, reported sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said."No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Gurugram: Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said. District Magistrate Vishram Kumar Meena on Sunday issued an order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, banning the carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community will also be strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. The district administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday. Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. Internet services have been suspended in the area and drone surveillance has been activated, an official said. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14. According to the State Home Department's order, the move is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X, and to check any mobilisation of agitators or demonstrators who could indulge in arson, vandalism or other violent activities, causing loss of life and property. According to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended. The sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar reviewed the security arrangements and directed officials from the civil and police administration to coordinate closely. "No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," AGP Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere. Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the yatra on Monday, police said, adding that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed that day. Officials said 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) will be on duty and 28 checkpoints have been set up at various locations along the route. Videography and strict checking will be carried out at these checkpoints to prevent the entry of miscreants. Additional measures include deployment of mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb disposal squads, four drones, 21 video cameras and commando units, they added.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Internet, SMS services suspended in Nuh; tight security ahead of Brij Mandal Yatra in Haryana's Nuh
The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community will also be strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. District Magistrate Vishram Kumar Meena on Sunday issued an order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, banning the carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. Gurugram, Jul 13 (PTI) Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said. The district administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday. Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. Internet services have been suspended in the area and drone surveillance has been activated, an official said. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours — from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14. According to the State Home Department's order, the move is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X, and to check any mobilisation of agitators or demonstrators who could indulge in arson, vandalism or other violent activities, causing loss of life and property. According to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended. The sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar reviewed the security arrangements and directed officials from the civil and police administration to coordinate closely. 'No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation,' Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere. Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the yatra on Monday, police said, adding that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed that day. Officials said 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) will be on duty and 28 checkpoints have been set up at various locations along the route. Videography and strict checking will be carried out at these checkpoints to prevent the entry of miscreants. Additional measures include deployment of mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb disposal squads, four drones, 21 video cameras and commando units, they added. PTI COR SUN OZ OZ OZ OZ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Internet, SMS services suspended in Nuh; tight security ahead of Brij Mandal Yatra in Haryana's Nuh
Synopsis In anticipation of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, authorities in Haryana's Nuh district have implemented stringent security measures. These include a ban on weapons, restrictions on provocative content, and suspension of internet services to maintain peace. Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed, and surveillance will be heightened to prevent any untoward incidents during the yatra. AP Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials Magistrate Vishram Kumar Meena on Sunday issued an order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, banning the carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community will also be strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order district administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday. Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July services have been suspended in the area and drone surveillance has been activated, an official said. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July to the State Home Department's order, the move is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X, and to check any mobilisation of agitators or demonstrators who could indulge in arson, vandalism or other violent activities, causing loss of life and to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar reviewed the security arrangements and directed officials from the civil and police administration to coordinate closely."No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the yatra on Monday, police said, adding that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed that said 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) will be on duty and 28 checkpoints have been set up at various locations along the route. Videography and strict checking will be carried out at these checkpoints to prevent the entry of miscreants. Additional measures include deployment of mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb disposal squads, four drones, 21 video cameras and commando units, they added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Internet, SMS services suspended in Nuh; tight security ahead of Brij Mandal Yatra in Haryana's Nuh
Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said. District Magistrate Vishram Kumar Meena on Sunday issued an order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, banning the carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community will also be strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. The district administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday. Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. Internet services have been suspended in the area and drone surveillance has been activated, an official said. Live Events The Haryana government on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14. According to the State Home Department's order, the move is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X, and to check any mobilisation of agitators or demonstrators who could indulge in arson, vandalism or other violent activities, causing loss of life and property. According to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended. The sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar reviewed the security arrangements and directed officials from the civil and police administration to coordinate closely. "No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere. Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the yatra on Monday, police said, adding that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed that day. Officials said 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) will be on duty and 28 checkpoints have been set up at various locations along the route. Videography and strict checking will be carried out at these checkpoints to prevent the entry of miscreants. Additional measures include deployment of mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb disposal squads, four drones, 21 video cameras and commando units, they added.
