Regional shutdown
Uttar Pradesh
Internet services were suspended in Prayagraj district on 15 April 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 2 days
India
- Population
- 1,463,865,525
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Internet services were suspended in Prayagraj district on 15 April 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.
Other supporting information
Cloudflare Radar shows the near-total drop in Internet traffic coming from mobile providers Elyzium Technologies beginning on 15 April. Subsequent measurements show a return of traffic beginning around 03:00 UTC on 17 April 2023.
Social media
Sec 144 imposed in Uttar Pradesh after Ateek Ahmad and Ashraf killing.Prayagraj on high alert, Internet Shutdown, Huge deployment of Police forces.#AtiqueAhmed pic.twitter.com/M4jBxn0hrr
— Satyam Patel | 𝕏... (@SatyamInsights) April 15, 2023
Finally Internet Started in #Prayagraj after 48 hours of shutdown #Internet #Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/Tg2dEVZkqT
— Amit Patel (@A12140820) April 17, 2023
#LostVoicesInternet shutdowns cause disproportionate impact to different sectors & communities, especially vulnerable and minority groups. Traders in Prayagraj (UP) estimate there has been a loss of approximately Rs 800 crore in two days due to the recent Internet Shutdown. pic.twitter.com/ggr9Guc5iS
— sflc.in (@SFLCin) May 1, 2023
Media coverage
#LostVoicesInternet shutdowns cause disproportionate impact to different sectors & communities, especially vulnerable and minority groups. Traders in Prayagraj (UP) estimate there has been a loss of approximately Rs 800 crore in two days due to the recent Internet Shutdown. pic.twitter.com/ggr9Guc5iS
— sflc.in (@SFLCin) May 1, 2023