India, Oct. 15 -- The Assam government has barred mobile internet services in Baksa district after a ruckus on Wednesday during the transfer of undertrial prisoners from police custody to the district jail.

An official notification from the Home and Political Department stated that the move was prompted by public unrest near Baksa District Jail.

Authorities expressed concerns that social media and messaging platforms could be used to spread rumours or inflammatory content, potentially escalating the situation.

The order, issued by Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Tewari under Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, immediately halts...