The Indian government has banned bulk SMS and MMS ahead of an expected court ruling that could stir up religious conflict in the country. The country's Ministry of Communications & Information Technology said on Wednesday that it issued orders in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs to mobile telecom services providers in the country to ban bulk SMS and MMS messages in all service areas, with immediate effect for the next 72 hours. Intelligence agencies in the country typically block bulk SMS and MMS services in conflict situations to avoid the spreading of rumors and images through these services, a government source said on condition of confidentiality. On the other side security arrangements are beefed up.

Published Date : Thursday, Sep 23, 01:20PM IST

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