Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet

Jammu and Kashmir

Authorities have ordered the suspension of the Internet and the imposition of restrictions in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following widespread protests and security concerns over major international events.

  • Total Duration 5 days

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Population
1,450,935,791

Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free

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Local impact

Officials described the orders as precautionary, aimed at maintaining law and order, particularly in areas with a high concentration of protests.

Related documentation

There is no public cause documentation.

Other supporting information

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