Past

Regional shutdown

Anantnag

Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 April 2020.

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 other countries.

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Local impact

Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 April 2020.

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 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

I spoke to @NetShutdowns on the ongoing high speed Internet shutdown in #Kashmir amidst the pandemic. Listen here https://t.co/xwNAFgfnHG — Shayan Nabi Banday (@BandaySaab) April 27, 2020
#VoicesfromKashmir @BandaySaab talks to us about how Kashmiri's have been battling #COVIDー19 using obsolete 2G technology.https://t.co/2yQaSSj8PC For more such narratives that lost connection, visit https://t.co/pT87On2ioC#LetTheNetWork — InternetShutdowns.in (@NetShutdowns) April 27, 2020