Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile

South Kashmir (Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, Awantipora)

Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of South Kashmir, including Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, and Awantipora, on 5 February 2021 (between 00:01 to 20:00 local time) to maintain law and order during Kashmir Solidarity Day that was observed in neighboring Pakistan. 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.

  • Total Duration 19 hours

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Local impact

Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of South Kashmir, including Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, and Awantipora, on 5 February 2021 (between 00:01 to 20:00 local time) to maintain law and order during Kashmir Solidarity Day that was observed in neighboring Pakistan. 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.

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It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level.

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