J&K: SMS restored for phones, internet services in govt hospitals

Broadband internet service was restored in government-run hospitals and SMS facilities restored on all mobile phones starting midnight on Tuesday in Kashmir, after nearly five months of suspension.

Internet services, landline and mobile phones were snapped across Jammu and Kashmir on August 4, a day before the Centre's announcement to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Responding to a question on release of detained politicians, including three former chief ministers, Jammu and Kashmir administration spokesman Rohit Kansal said that "any release or detention, preventive or otherwise, is a decision that is being taken by local law enforcing agencies based on its assessment of the local law and order situation".