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Internet Shutdowns in India

This tracker documents instances of internet shutdowns across India.

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State	District(s)	Network	Nature	Published Date	Status	Source
Delhi	Jantar Mandir	Jio, Airtel	Reactive	02 Oct 2026	Active	-
Internet Shutdown imposed in Delhi in Connaught Place and parts of Central Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest demanding resignation of ECI.
Punjab	Kapurthala	Na	Preventive	28 Sep 2026	Ended	Order PDF
Internet services have been suspended since September 28, in and around Lovely Professional University in Phagwara amid protests following an allegation of rape and alleged inaction by the university authorities.
NCT of Delhi	Central Delhi	Mobile	Preventive	25 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
The internet shutdown at and around 1.5 kms of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi was extended for another 24 hours for the entirety of 25 July 2026
Bihar	Muzaffarpur	Mobile	Preventive	24 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
The State Government of Bihar has effectuated suspension of internet services along with blocking of access to 24 social networking and messaging services from 24 July 2026 till 26 July 2026.
NCT of Delhi	Central Delhi	Mobile	Preventive	24 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
The internet shutdown at and around 1.5 kms of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi was extended for another 24 hours for the entirety of 24 July 2026.
NCT of Delhi	Central Delhi	Mobile	Preventive	23 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
The internet shutdown at and around 1.5 kms of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi from 8:00 a.m., 23 July 2026 to 12:00 a.m., 24 July 2026.
NCT of Delhi	Central Delhi	Na	Reactive	22 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
Another internet shutdown has been reported in and around Jantar Mantar. An official government order has not been published in public domain, providing information on the issuing authority, the duration and the reasons necessitating the shutdown.
NCT of Delhi	Central Delhi	Mobile	Reactive	20 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
In response to the CJP's Chalo Sansad march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament, scheduled for 9:00 AM today, the government has suspended mobile internet services in parts of Central Delhi.
Jammu and Kashmir	Doda	Na	Preventive	17 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
Internet services were suspended across the entire Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, including Doda town, Bhaderwah, Bhalesa and Thatri, as a precautionary measure to maintain security,
Rajasthan	Karauli, Sawai Madhopur	Mobile	Preventive	08 Jul 2026	Ended	Order PDF
Internet Shutdown imposed across Gangapur City, Wazirpur, and Bamanwas in Rajasthan for 24 hours till July 9th 23:59:59 hours . The measure is to maintain law and order in the area and to prevent the spread of misinformation, rumours and inflammatory material on social media misinformation in regard to Karauli's Panchna Dam issues.

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