Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet Services

Srinagar

Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district from 28 to 30 December as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in our district areas over the past few days. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 2 days, 6 hours

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Local impact

Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district from 28 to 30 December as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in our district areas over the past few days. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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

Government orders to suspend Internet services, December 26 2024
Government orders to suspend Internet services, dated 26 December 26 2021

Other supporting information

It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level.