Srinagar, May 25 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered temporary suspension of mobile internet service till May 27 in parts of Bhaderwah in Doda district over its likely misuse by "anti-national elements" to disrupt public order, officials said.

The Home department ordered the suspension of mobile internet service on 37 towers - 19 of Reliance Jio and 18 of Airtel - on the recommendation of IGP (Jammu Zone) Bhim Sen Tuti, they said.

In the order, Principal Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti said the services have been suspended with effect from 8 pm on May 22 to 8 pm on May 27.

"The Jammu Zone IGP being the authorised officer under Rule 3 of Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, has issued direction...