Past

Regional shutdown

Internet Services

Azad Jammu and Kashmir

In parts of Azad Kashmir, internet access has been cut as of 7th of September 2019 amid protests against India’s revocation of Article 370. Data show that PTCL networks were shut in Kashmir on multiple dates through August and the longest of these disruptions continues at the time of writing.

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Local impact

In parts of Azad Kashmir, internet access has been cut as of 7th of September 2019 amid protests against India’s revocation of Article 370. Data show that PTCL networks were shut in Kashmir on multiple dates through August and the longest of these disruptions continues at the time of writing.

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Thousands of people from different districts of Azad Kashmir are marching towards Tetrinot, LoC today. This video has just been uploaded from Rawalakot city. People are charged. Violence may erupt if govt tries to stop them. Local and int'l media needs to cover it. pic.twitter.com/c8GBzGTwmz — Frontline Kashmir Reports (@Fkdotpk1) September 7, 2019

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