Apprehending law and order problem in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir government had taken the decision to snap the internet services in the Valley for 48 hours starting from midnight of September 24-25, however, later, the ban was extended to Jammu as well.

"The decision (to snap internet services) was taken to stop miscreants from hurting the religious sentiments of other communities by posting 'objectionable pictures and videos' on the social networking sites," a police officer said.