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Tripura

After the passing of Citizenship(Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, mass protests have been taking place in Tripura. Additional secretary to the Government of Tripura has prohibited SMS services as well as Mobile Internet for a period of 48 hours starting from 2PM on 10th December 2019.

  • Total Duration 1 day

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After the passing of Citizenship(Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, mass protests have been taking place in Tripura. Additional secretary to the Government of Tripura has prohibited SMS services as well as Mobile Internet for a period of 48 hours starting from 2PM on 10th December 2019.

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Internet and all communication lines shut off in Tripura after reported clashes. pic.twitter.com/Mxpp2k8ugj — Makepeace Sitlhou (@makesyoucakes) December 10, 2019

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