Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
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.
- Total Duration 3 days
India
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
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.
Related documentation
The Government of West Bengal issued curfew and Internet suspension orders on 8 April.
Other supporting information
It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more
Social media
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.
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 8, 2025
The same Mamata who screams on the… pic.twitter.com/RPLrbETjXL
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
— InternetShutdowns.in (@NetShutdowns) April 14, 2025
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
#BreakingNews | Internet shutdown in Jangipur, Murshidabad district amid reports of communal tensions & violence
— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 12, 2025
Authorities take measures to maintain law and order. @Elizasherine @KamalikaSengupt pic.twitter.com/GZe646aDDm