Internet Shutdowns Data

Bihar

Madhepura, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar

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State Bihar
District(s) Madhepura, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar
Network Affected Na
Nature Preventive
Duration (hours) 30
Published Date 04 Sep 2017
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Status Active
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Description

Internet services were suspended in seven districts of Bihar on 5th September, 2017 as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of rumours following communal tensions after dozens of slaughthered cattle carcasses were found floating in a canal in Bihar's Madhepura district.