Regional shutdown
Jammu and Kashmir
Internet Shutdown in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent the spread of rumors on 28 June 2023.
It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order 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 in other countries.
- Total Duration 1 day
India
- Population
- 1,463,865,525
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Internet Shutdown in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent the spread of rumors on 28 June 2023.
It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order 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 in other countries.
Related documentation
On 29 June 2023, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued Government Order No. Home-03(TSTS) of 2023, confirming the suspension of mobile data services (3G/4G/5G) and limiting 2G data speeds in District Kishtwar from 28 June 2023 (22:00) to 29 June 2023 (18:00), citing concerns about the spread of rumours and inciting material on social media by anti-national elements.
Other supporting information
It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level