Srinagar, Sep 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered a complete suspension of mobile internet and public Wi-Fi services in Ladakh’s Leh district, effective from the evening of September 29 until October 3, 2025, citing security and public safety concerns.
The directive, issued by the Joint Secretary (Cyber & Information Security), states that mobile data services — including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G — along with all public Wi-Fi networks, have been barred across Leh district from 18:00 hrs on September 29 to 18:00 hrs on October 3.
The suspension, enforced under the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, was described as an urgent step to avert a “public emergency” and prevent “incitement of offences.”
Officials confirmed that the order had received approval from the competent authority and will remain in force for the entire jurisdiction of District Leh until further notice.
