Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 25 December 2020 It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions to maintain public order. 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 other countries.
- Total Duration 1 day
India
- Population
- 1,463,865,525
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 25 December 2020 It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions to maintain public order. 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 other countries.
Related documentation
In December 25, 2020, the Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir issued Government Order No. Order No. 144 (TSTS). This directive mandated the continuation of mobile data throttling to 2G speeds and strictly enforced the "whitelist" of approved websites while maintaining the total ban on social media platforms.
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
DT Engr. Khurram Dastgir-Khan: RT David Kaye: the #internet #shutdown in #India #Kashmir is collective punishment without even the allegation of an underlying offense. i… https://t.co/XkIt1SqFIJ — PolitwoopsPakistan (@PolitwoopsPak) December 25, 2020