J&K Communication Blockade Eased, 280 E-Terminals Set Up

As the shutdown call by militants in Kashmir valley entered its third day, the Jammu and Kashmir administration said in a report that the communication blockade since August 5 has been eased with 280 e-terminals provided for accessing the internet.

“As many as 2,30,418 persons used the internet facilities across 10 districts of Kashmir valley,” said the report provided by the Union territory to the home ministry. It added: “All 93,247 landline phones are functioning. Out of total of 59,76,359 mobile phones, 20,05,293 post-paid mobile phones are functioning in the valley.”