Internet Shutdowns

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Kishtwar district

  Internet Shutdown in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent the spread of rumors on 28 June 2023.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 28 June 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 29 June 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Kolhapur

  The Internet in Kolhapur was suspended amid unrest and protests in the city on 7 June 2023. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 7 June 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 7 June 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes

May 2023

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Uttar Pradesh

  Internet services were suspended in Uttar Pradesh district on 29 May 2023.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 29 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 29 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 0 minutes
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Internet shutdown in the State of Maharashtra to prevent violence on 14 May 2023. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 14 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 15 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  The Internet was Shutdown in Papumpare and Itanagar for a period of 3 days on 9 May, 2023.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 9 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 12 May 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 days

April 2023

• Past

  Regional shutdown

  mobile, fiber

  Manipur State

  On 28 April, Section 144 was enforced, coupled with a five-day suspension of Internet services in Churachandpur, India. After violence erupted in the northeast Indian state of Manipur on 3 May, the Indian government deployed the army and ordered an Internet shutdown across eight districts. The Indian government has issued multiple extensions continuing the Internet shutdown. On 25 July, the Indian government partially lifted the shutdown when they indicated that fixed broadband connections could be resumed if they complied with strict requirements around static IP addresses for tracking, blocking VPNs, and more. Mobile Internet access continues to be blocked. On 23 September, the Manipur Chief Minister announced that Internet services will be restored from that day onwards, as reported by India Today.

  India

  • Start 28 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 23 September 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 148 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  West Bengal

  Internet services were suspended in West Bengal on 27 April 2023. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 27 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 30 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 3 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  internet services

  Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district

  Internet services were suspended in Bharatpur on 22 April 2023.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 22 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 23 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 1 day
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  Prayagraj district

  Internet services were suspended in Prayagraj district on 15 April 2023It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 15 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 17 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 2 days
• Past

  Regional shutdown

  internet service

  Sambalpur district

  Internet services were suspended in Sambalpur District on 13 April 2023It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

  India

  • Start 13 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • End 15 April 2023 00:00 UTC
  • Total Duration 2 days