Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Two militants were killed by security forces in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said. The internet service has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours in Shopian, where reports of clashes from some areas were reported.
- Total Duration 1 day, 1 hour
India
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Two militants were killed by security forces in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said. The internet service has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours in Shopian, where reports of clashes from some areas were reported.
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