Internet Shutdowns Tracker

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
Maharashtra	Kolhapur	Mobile internet	Reactive	07 Jun 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown in Kolhapur amid unrest and protests in the city.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	05 Jun 2023	Ended	Reference
A seventh order passed in Manipur imposing a total internet shutdown until June 10th.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	31 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown in Manipur extended for a further 5 days. The current order signifies one entire month of a total shutdown.
Uttar Pradesh	Saharanpur	Na	Preventive	29 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur District as a preventive measure.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	26 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown for a further 5 days in Manipur, owing to a students protest in the State.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	21 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Complete internet shutdown in Manipur imposed until 26th May. 23 days of total blocking.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	16 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet continues to remain completely shut in Manipur. Total shutdown since 3rd May.
Maharashtra	Akola	Both	Reactive	14 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet shutdown in the State of Maharashtra to prevent violence.
Manipur	-	Both	Preventive	11 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown to continue for 5 days in Manipur due to violence in the State.
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar, Papum Pare	Both	Preventive	09 May 2023	Ended	Reference
Internet Shutdown in Papumpare and Itanagar for a period of 3 days due to a 72 hour bandh called in the State.

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