February 2025

In 2024, a record of 296 internet shutdowns were recorded globally, as per Access Now's report, "Emboldened offenders, Endangered Communities"

India accounted for 84 shutdowns (28% of global cases)

Myanmar tops the list with 85 shutdowns

In India, 16 states and UTs were affected including Manipur, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir.

Out of 84, 41 were linked to protests and 23 to communal violence.