India
11 May - 12 May, 2022 (1 day)
Local Impact
Authorities suspended the mobile Internet services in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara city from 11 to 12 April 2022 to ‘maintain law and order‘ following a murder.
This was the second 24-hour shutdown in the region in a week.
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.
Economic Impact
No data
Shutdown Type
Regional
Affected Regions
Rajasthan
Pulse Analysis
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