Internet Shutdowns Data

Bihar

Arwal, Bhojpur, Jamui, Katihar, Sitamarhi, Pashchim Champaran

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State Bihar
District(s) Arwal, Bhojpur, Jamui, Katihar, Sitamarhi, Pashchim Champaran
Network Affected Na
Nature Reactive
Duration (hours) 82
Published Date 30 Sep 2017
Shutdown Window - - Present
Status Active
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Description

Internet services were suspended in several districts of Bihar including Arwal, Jamui, Bhojpur, Katihar, Sitamarhi and West Champaran on 1st October, 2017 to check spreading of rumours following instances of communal violence in the districts. The services were reported to have been restored in Bhojpur on 4th morning, in Jamui on 4th October midnight while in other districts on 5th October.