Internet Shutdowns

Local Impact

Authorities suspended Internet services in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district from 5 to 6 May 2022 to maintain law and order following an attack on two persons.

Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.

Data and Analysis

It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns as most measurements are done at a country level.