Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet Services

Udaipur city, Rajasthan

The Udaipur district administration has suspended mobile internet services in many towns for 24 hours a day after over 30 people including policemen were injured in clashes over a youth’s murder. The decision to suspend the internet services was taken to prevent the spread of rumours.

  • Total Duration 1 day

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Local impact

The Udaipur district administration has suspended mobile internet services in many towns for 24 hours a day after over 30 people including policemen were injured in clashes over a youth’s murder. The decision to suspend the internet services was taken to prevent the spread of rumours.

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