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Internet Shutdowns Data
Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipore, Baramula, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
|---|---|
| District(s) | Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipore, Baramula, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar |
| Network Affected | Mobile |
| Nature | Reactive |
| Duration (hours) | 80 |
| Published Date | 16 Apr 2017 |
| Shutdown Window | - - Present |
| Status | Active |
| Source | Reference Link |
| Description | Mobile Internet services were ordered to be suspended yet again on 17th April, 2017 as students across the Valley held protests against the recent clashes between students and police in Pulwama district. Moreover, social media websites were ordered to be restricted even on fixed line networks to restrict the spread of rumors and messages. The mobile Internet services were reportedly restored on 29th April, 2017 following the direction of the State Government to block access to 22 social media sites and applications on all platforms. |
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