Kashmir Floods: No respite from poor mobile connectivity

SRINAGAR — Over a fortnight on, there’s no respite from poor mobile connectivity in Kashmir, particularly in the summer capital where thousands are still unable to know each other’s welfare since the day floods triggered havoc.

The subscribers have accused the telcos of taking the people of Kashmir for a ride. “The role of telcos has been worst in this hour of grief when phone connectivity could provide succour,” people have been saying.

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Sheikh Ashiq has expressed serious concern over the poor connectivity, saying that it was affecting “relief, rescue and rehabilitation, alike.”

“Poor phone and internet connectivity have furthered the woes of flood victims,” Ashiq said. He asked the telcos to put their connectivity in order without any further delay.