Past

Regional shutdown

Internet Services.

Sikar district, Rajasthan state

The local administration on Saturday suspended Internet services as tensions rose among the Rajputs over the abduction of a newly-wed bride in Rajasthan’s Sikar district.

  • Total Duration 12 hours

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Local impact

The local administration on Saturday suspended Internet services as tensions rose among the Rajputs over the abduction of a newly-wed bride in Rajasthan’s Sikar district.

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