JAMMU: Three days after a 30-year-old man was shot dead in police firing, triggering protests by locals, internet services continued to remain suspended across Doda district of J&K for the third consecutive day on Sunday, disrupting communication, online transactions and other services.Officials have not yet issued any statement regarding the restoration of internet services.Locals complained that students, remote workers and job seekers are struggling with the internet shutdown, besides tourists as they can’t make online payments through apps.Sources claimed the internet speed on mobile and the broadband as well has also been restricted in Kishtwar amid the heightened security in the region.On July 16, a police team attempted to stop suspicious individuals in the Jai Valley area on suspicions of cattle smuggling. During the interception, a scuffle broke out and there was an alleged attempt to snatch an officer’s weapon, following which another member of the patrol party opened fire, killing 30-year-old Arif Hussain and injuring three other SOG personnel.Following the death of Arif, an autorickshaw driver, protests erupted in Bhaderwah town of Doda district and surrounding areas.According to police, initial probe has revealed no terrorist links.
