Several Budgam villages face poor mobile network connectivity

Budgam, Aug 30: The subscribers of private telecommunication companies have complained of erratic mobile services in several villages of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
The residents of Kralpatheri, Rayaar, Mujhpathri, Gurwath, Chakshaira Khansahab villages said both the call connectivity and internet services in these area are poor for the past several years.
They said that they cannot make calls due to absence of mobile towers in their areas and that during emergencies they have to walk several kilometres to get mobile connectivity to make even a single call.
The students from these areas said that they are suffering due to absence of internet which is telling upon their preparation for different competitive exams.
The residents said that they have many a time brought the issue into the notice of the concerned authorities but no avail. (KNT)