West Bengal: The order further states that no restrictions are being placed on voice calls or SMS. Similarly, no restrictions on newspapers have been placed, adding, “hence communication and dissemination of knowledge and information is not stopped in any way. West Bengal: Internet and voice-over-Internet telephony services have been suspended in at least five Gram Panchayat areas of Sainthia town in West Bengal’s Birbhum district to prevent the spread of rumours and unlawful activities. The shutdown is in effect from March 14 (Friday) to March 17 (Monday). The prohibitory order, issued by the Principal Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal on March 14, suspending internet and call services, cited concerns over the potential spreading of rumours for unlawful activities. Meanwhile, police forces have been deployed in the affected areas following reports of a stone-pelting incident in Birbhum. “Any data related message or class of message to or from any person or class of persons, to or from any telecommunication equipment or class of telecommunication equipment, or relating to any particular subject, brought …