Regional shutdown
Odisha
Local authorities ordered Internet services to be suspended in Odisha’s Bhadrak district for 24 hours following local unrest. These orders were then extended for 12 hours, ending on 13 June at 18:00.
- Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
India
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
The suspension reportedly affected Bhadrak Municipality, Bhadrak Block, Dhamnagar Notified Area Council (NAC), Dhamnagar Block, and Tihidi Block.
Other supporting information
It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more
Social media
From Bhadrak to Balasore in search of network!
— OTV (@otvnews) June 13, 2025
After the internet shutdown in Bhadrak following a group clash, many travelled to nearby Balasore, especially to places like Maitapur under Simulia Police Station, in search of internet access#Odisha pic.twitter.com/gJdQbDVPFc