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West Bengal

Authorities in West Bengal ordered local Internet service providers to suspend Internet services in Jangipur, Murshidabad, and Malda from 8 April 2025, 18:00 local time until 11 April 2025, 18:00 local time.

Start 8 April 2025 6:00 p.m.
End 11 April 2025 6:00 p.m.
Total Duration 3 days

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Local impact

The orders are a part of a wider imposed curfew that was reportedly issued in response to violence during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. There are unconfirmed reports that the Internet is parts of Jangipur, Murshidabad, Malda, and Birbhum remained suspended untill 22:00 on 15 April 2025.

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When violence breaks out in other states, Mamata Banerjee is quick to shed crocodile tears and stage dramatic protests. But when her own vote bank runs riot in Murshidabad, she goes silent—and shuts down internet services to suppress the truth.

The same Mamata who screams on the… pic.twitter.com/RPLrbETjXL
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 8, 2025

Violence erupted in Murshidabad over the Waqf Amendment Act, with protests by Muslims leading to clashes and injuries. An internet shutdown has sparked concerns over communication access. Urging peace and dialogue. #Murshidabad #WaqfAct pic.twitter.com/HVbrOdnUr2
— Nishat Afrin Mim (@mimnishat285) April 12, 2025

#InternetShutdown #WestBengal

Internet services will remain shut in parts of Jangipur, Murshidabad, Malda and Birbhum till 10 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Read more: https://t.co/wHoZ0wRtm8 #LetTheNetWork #KeepItOn #WestBengalViolence #MurshidabadViolence #WaqfAmendmentBill https://t.co/rFakqbb5ym
— InternetShutdowns.in (@NetShutdowns) April 14, 2025

#BreakingNews | Internet shutdown in Jangipur, Murshidabad district amid reports of communal tensions & violence

Authorities take measures to maintain law and order. @Elizasherine @KamalikaSengupt pic.twitter.com/GZe646aDDm
— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 12, 2025

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