After 17 months, India finally restores full 4G coverage in Kashmir

Almost 17 months after the internet was first blocked in Jammu & Kashmir, India is restoring full 4G coverage in the region. The announcement was made official by the government’s official spokesperson Rohit Kansal. 4G mobile internet services being restored in entire J&K @diprjk — Rohit Kansal (@kansalrohit69) February 5, 2021 In August 2019, India’s Home Minister Amit Shah moved to abolish Article 370 in the parliament to strip the state of its autonomy. The government blocked internet and communication services for millions in the region saying that it wants to control the unrest and misinformation.  The state is now…

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