Past

Regional shutdown

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Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 November 2020. It is believed to have been 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.
  • Total Duration 1 day

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Local impact

Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 November 2020. It is believed to have been 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.

Other supporting information

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

Social media

Low internet speed means that online teaching has been reduced to teaching through sending online video and audio lectures through WhatsApp. Jammu Kashmir needs 4G for School Education. @PIBHomeAffairs @EduMinOfIndia @AmitShah @manojsinha_ pic.twitter.com/AV6B24WHva — Ashish Langer🇮🇳 (@ashishlanger) November 30, 2020
BJP as a party supports restoration of 4G internet in J&K: Dr Jitendra Singh #KashmirMirror https://t.co/vwaOYX7iAN — Kashmir Mirror (@Kashmir_Mirror) November 30, 2020