The orders were issued to maintain 'public order' following reports of conflict in the region. These orders follow recent orders in other districts in Jammu and Kashmir, a territory that has a long history of Internet shutdowns.
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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued orders on 26 April.
It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more
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Internet and cellular network down in Doda. Market and transportation closed. Protests in Jammu. Barely any access to outside. Seems like I’m living the life of 2019 again#Pahalgam