Internet services will be suspended in sensitive polling station areas in Balochistan during the 2024 General Elections, as stated by Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai. The measure is taken in response to terrorism alerts, aiming to ensure civilian safety. This also includes restrictions on public meetings and election gatherings due to security concerns.
QUETTA: Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said that internet service will be suspended around sensitive polling station in the province during the 8th February’s General Elections 2024, ARY News reported.
As per details, Jan Achakzai said that the internet services will be temporarily suspended before the elections 2024 in the wake of the terrorism alert. He said that the internet service would be restricted in Turbat, Mach, Chaman and other areas of the province.
Jan Achakzai said that ensuring the safety of civilians is the utmost priority of the caretaker government. He said that terrorists might use social media to carry out the violence during the general elections.
“Terrorists can use social media platforms for communication purposes,” Jan Achakzai said and added that internet access will be limited in various areas including Turbat, Mach, Chaman.
Earlier in the day, Balochistan government has imposed restrictions on public meetings and election gatherings amid the terrorism threats.
Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai in a social media statement announced ban adding that the step has been taken in view of a terror alert, pointing out presence of a suspected woman suicide bomber in Balochistan’s seat of government.
As the 2024 elections approach, discussions around public safety and security are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. In an effort to ensure the smooth functioning and integrity of the electoral process, it has been decided that internet service will be temporarily suspended in certain areas during the electoral period.
The decision to suspend internet service in specific areas is a crucial step in maintaining law and order, preventing misinformation, and curbing any potential threats to the electoral process. By restricting access to the internet in these areas, authorities aim to mitigate the spread of false information, hate speech, and incitement to violence.
It is important to note that this measure is not intended to impede the freedom of expression or the right to access information. Rather, it is a proactive measure to safeguard the democratic process and protect the safety and well-being of citizens. The temporary suspension of internet service is a strategic move to maintain the sanctity of the electoral process and uphold the principles of fairness and transparency.
While the decision may raise concerns about limited access to information, it is a necessary step to prevent the misuse of online platforms for malicious purposes. Additionally, alternative communication channels and provisions will be put in place to ensure that essential services and information are accessible to the public.
The upcoming elections are a pivotal moment for our nation, and maintaining the security and authenticity of the electoral process is paramount. By implementing temporary internet service suspensions in specific areas, authorities are committed to upholding the integrity of the democratic process and ensuring that the elections proceed in a safe and secure environment.
Source: ARY NEWS
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