Service blocking
Social media and messaging services
Darbhanga District
Officials in Darbhanga District have ordered for social networking sites and instant messaging service to be blocked for 72 hours to reduce 'objectionable content' being spread amongst the public that may "incite offences and disturb the peace". The district administration took the decision to stop the Internet services under section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. 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 3 days
India
- Population
- 1,438,069,596
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Officials in Darbhanga District have ordered for social networking sites and instant messaging service to be blocked for 72 hours to reduce 'objectionable content' being spread amongst the public that may "incite offences and disturb the peace". The district administration took the decision to stop the Internet services under section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. 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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Social media
बिहार में बहार है….#darbhanga_internet_shutdown pic.twitter.com/TXMsCWdRH5— Ceependra Bhushan (@ceependra) July 27, 2023
🚨 #BreakingNews 🚨 Internet & Social Media Shutdown in #Darbhanga District of #Bihar due to Communal Tensions! #InternetBan #SocialMediaBan https://t.co/AD8aAOxk0Q— Mithila Today (@Mithila_Today) July 27, 2023
@IncomeTaxIndia dear @IncomeTaxIndia @nsitharaman in darbhanga bihar internet was shut down from 27 july to 30 july as per local admin order. so, plz extend your cutoff for ITR filling.
— amit vats (@theamitvats) July 31, 2023
Media coverage
@IncomeTaxIndia dear @IncomeTaxIndia @nsitharaman in darbhanga bihar internet was shut down from 27 july to 30 july as per local admin order. so, plz extend your cutoff for ITR filling.
— amit vats (@theamitvats) July 31, 2023