Sun Sep 14 09:24:06 UTC 2025: ## News Article Summary:

Following nearly a week of restrictions and protests, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district have restored broadband internet services. The unrest stemmed from the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act for allegedly disturbing public order. After a meeting between officials and civil society members, restrictions have been gradually eased, with shops and transport services resuming. Civil society representatives have pledged their support in maintaining peace and order, urging the phased lifting of restrictions to allow businesses and daily life to return to normal. Authorities are urging businesses to reactivate CCTV cameras and remain vigilant against troublemakers. The administration has also promised to address public concerns regarding the supply of essential commodities within 24 hours.

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**Broadband Restored in Doda After Week of Protests Over AAP MLA’s Detention**

**Doda, Jammu and Kashmir – September 14, 2025** – Broadband internet services have been restored in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, following nearly a week of restrictions imposed in response to protests sparked by the detention of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik. Malik, who also serves as the president of AAP’s J&K unit, was detained on September 8th under the Public Safety Act for allegedly disrupting public order.

The detention triggered widespread protests, leading authorities to impose restrictions on movement and suspend mobile internet and broadband services.

On Saturday, Deputy Inspector General of Police Shridhar Patil, along with Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Mehta, met with members of civil society, including traders and transporters, to discuss easing the restrictions. Officials assured attendees that restrictions would be lifted gradually, beginning immediately.

“The reopening of shops in the market, resumption of transport services, restoration of broadband and mobile internet services and the reopening of schools will be carried out in a phased manner after assessing the ground situation,” an official statement confirmed.

Shops reopened and transport services resumed Sunday morning as additional security forces were withdrawn from the markets. Representatives from the Beopar Mandal and Transport Association pledged their support in maintaining public order and requested a phased lifting of restrictions to facilitate the resumption of business and daily life.

Highlighting the hardships faced by the public due to recent floods, the civil society representatives emphasized the need for immediate restoration of essential services and the reopening of schools and markets.

DIG Patil commended the public for maintaining peace and order while urging businesses to reactivate CCTV cameras and monitor for potential disturbances. The administration has assured the public that concerns regarding the supply of essential commodities will be addressed within 24 hours.

The situation in Doda is reportedly returning to normal as authorities continue to monitor the situation and progressively ease restrictions.

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