Jammu: In a New Year gift, Jammu and Kashmir government today lifted the ban on Short Messaging Services (SMS) on all post-paid mobile phone subscribers in the state but refrained from withdrawing it on pre-paid cell phones.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting
chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah which was attended by state police Chief Kuldeep Khoda, Home Secretary B R Sharma and senior officials of central intelligence agencies, an official spokesman said.
chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah which was attended by state police Chief Kuldeep Khoda, Home Secretary B R Sharma and senior officials of central intelligence agencies, an official spokesman said.A decision was taken to revoke the ban on SMS services in Jammu and Kashmir on all post-paid connections after reviewing the overall security situation in the state. However, the ban on post-paid bulk messages will continue.
According to the order issued today to mobile service operators, SMS service to post-paid subscribers only shall be permitted.
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