Service blocking
Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
On April 22, 2019, India experienced an internet shutdown in some regions, coinciding with the aftermath of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings. This shutdown was primarily implemented as a preventive measure to avoid the spread of misinformation and fake news via social media platforms, which could incite communal tensions or violence.
Local impact
On April 22, 2019, India experienced an internet shutdown in some regions, coinciding with the aftermath of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings. This shutdown was primarily implemented as a preventive measure to avoid the spread of misinformation and fake news via social media platforms, which could incite communal tensions or violence.
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It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more.