Regional shutdown
Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh are reported to have ordered the suspension of mobile and fixed Internet services in Bahraich district amid communal clashes.
- Total Duration 3 days
India
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh are reported to have ordered the suspension of mobile and fixed Internet services in Bahraich district amid communal clashes.
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Social media
Unrest in Bahraich: Violence has erupted, leading to an internet shutdown. Mobs have targeted hospitals and shops, causing chaos in the area. Stay safe and updated with reliable sources. #BahraichViolence #InternetShutdown #SafetyFirst #BreakingNews #TTLCTheTLCNews pic.twitter.com/2pQ4Md7aZO— #TheTLCNews (@thetlcnews) October 14, 2024
#Bahraich: Second day of internet, mobile shutdown, closed markets and staying home to stay safe. https://t.co/OklsLbnwpC— National Herald (@NH_India) October 15, 2024
"The mobile internet services were suspended Monday morning (14 October), wired service in the evening. We have been asked by the government officials to do it," a private internet service provider told PTI. — VIA National Herald On resumption of internet services after four days, Mandal Deepak Soni, President, UP Udyog Vyapar Mandal, Bahraich chapter, said, "Internet has become essential for business just as air, water, and light are for life. Even rickshaw pullers, vegetable vendors, and small traders rely on online payment systems. The internet shutdown severely impacted business worth millions. Now, we expect improvement." — VIA The Hindu
Media coverage
"The mobile internet services were suspended Monday morning (14 October), wired service in the evening. We have been asked by the government officials to do it," a private internet service provider told PTI. — VIA National Herald On resumption of internet services after four days, Mandal Deepak Soni, President, UP Udyog Vyapar Mandal, Bahraich chapter, said, "Internet has become essential for business just as air, water, and light are for life. Even rickshaw pullers, vegetable vendors, and small traders rely on online payment systems. The internet shutdown severely impacted business worth millions. Now, we expect improvement." — VIA The Hindu