Mobile Data Speeds Restricted in Kashmir Amid Spontaneous Protests

SRINAGAR, March 02, 2026 — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have officially restricted mobile internet speeds across the Valley on Monday as a “precautionary measure” to maintain law and order following widespread spontaneous protests.

The administrative crackdown on digital connectivity comes in the wake of intense public demonstrations and mourning triggered by the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Officials stated that the move is aimed at preventing the spread of inflammatory content and ensuring regional stability as crowds gathered in various parts of Kashmir to express their outrage over the recent military developments in the Middle East.

The global wave of unrest follows a joint Israel-U.S. airstrike in Tehran on Saturday, which resulted in the killing of the Supreme Leader—a fact confirmed by Iranian state media on Sunday. The incident has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles and sparked significant emotional responses in India, particularly within the Kashmir Division.

As security forces remain on high alert, the internet throttling serves as a strategic tool to manage the volatile situation and prevent any potential escalation of violence.