Violence in Manipur: Mobile internet suspension extended by two days

Due to the recent violence, security personnel have been deployed to maintain the law and order situation in Manipur. File | Photo Credit: PTI

“ Manipur The government on Saturday, November 23, 2024, as per an Order, extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts of the state for two days.

Amid increasing violencemanagement suspended services for two days on November 16 in order to prevent the spread of content that may be created by anti-social elements. law and order problems. It has been extended several times since then.

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“The State Government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, has decided to continue the suspension of mobile internet services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi for another two days in the interest of public interest.” Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

Internet services were stopped on November 16 violence broke out in the state after the bodies of three women and three children were found.

The Government of Manipur had lifted the suspension of broadband services on November 19, considering the challenges faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices.