Regional shutdown
West Champaran, Bihar
Authorities ordered for the Internet to be suspended in the Bagaha sub-division of West Champaran district following public unrest.
- Total Duration 2 days
India
- Population
- 1,438,069,596
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Authorities ordered for the Internet to be suspended in the Bagaha sub-division of West Champaran district following public unrest.
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
Internet services suspended in areas of Bagaha under West Champaran district following communal clashes between two groups. Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Dr. Siddharth says the internet services will remain suspended till 2 PM to stop spread of rumours #BiharNews— Afzal (@AFZALMEMONBJP) August 24, 2023
🚨BREAKING: Internet services were halted for a two-day period on Tuesday in the #Bagaha sub-division of West Champaran district. This action was taken following a confrontation between two groups during the #MahaviriJhandaMarch on Nag Panchami, which occurred the previous day.— Forsige Breaking News (@ForsigeNews) August 22, 2023