Internet Shutdowns Data

Jammu and Kashmir

Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipore, Baramula, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Jammu

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State Jammu and Kashmir
District(s) Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipore, Baramula, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Jammu
Network Affected Mobile
Nature Reactive
Duration (hours) 77
Published Date 08 Jul 2016
Shutdown Window - - Present
Status Active
Source Reference Link
Description

Following the killing of Burhan Wani, Kashmir valley and the Jammu region experienced a suspension of mobile internet services to check the spread of rumors by anti-social elements on 9th July, 2016.However, mobile internet services were restored in Jammu region on 26th July, 2016; after being suspended for 17 days. Reportedly, mobile internet services were restored in Kashmir valley on 19th November for post paid connections and on 27th January, 2017 for pre-paid connections.