Indian Police tell internet service providers to suspend their services amid first death anniversary of Burhan Wani. PHOTO: AFP
According to NDTV, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Munir Ahmad Khan on Thursday issued an order to various lease line internet service providers in the disputed valley to block all social media websites. "In view of the apprehensions of misuse of internet services by anti-national elements, which is likely to cause deterioration in law and order situation, you are directed to block all social media sites," it said.
Indian troops kill 11, including Burhan Wani's successor, in IOK
Wani's killing by Indian forces during an encounter on July 8, 2016, had triggered massive protests and prolonged curfews across the region. Several Kashmiris were killed and thousands of others were injured during bloody clashes with Indian forces.
Separatist groups have called for a strike on July 8 to pay homage to those killed in action by Indian forces against stone-pelting Kashmiri protesters.
A dangerous new phase of Kashmir conflict
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the Himalayan region, especially in South Kashmir districts. Indian Police and security forces have intensified area domination to prevent assembly of people in Wani's native village in Tral, said the report.
Indian forces on May 24 killed eleven Kashmiris, including Sabzar Ahmad Bhat the successor of Wani, in Kashmir.
This story was originally published on NDTV.
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