Manipur news: Mobile internet services suspended for 5 days in state amid protests
PTI quoted the Home Department of Manipur government order on 26 September. The curbs will remain effective in the state till 7.45 pm on 1 October 2023.
"In view of the prevailing law and order situation in the State of Manipur, the State Government views very seriously with utmost sensitivity the reports spread of disinformation, false rumors and other types of violent activities through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. on electronic equipments like a tablet, computer, mobile phone etc and sending bill SMS likely facilitating and/or mobilization of mobs of agitators and demonstrators, which may cause loss of life and/or damage to public/private property or aggravates the law and order situation in the State," the Home Department of Manipur government said.
ALSO READ: Manipur news: Thousands of students protest in Imphal over deaths of two missing Meitei youths Adding more, it ordered, "The State Government decides to suspend/curb the mobile internet data services, internet/data services through VPN in the territorial jurisdiction in the State of Manipur for 5 (five) days till 7.45 pm of 1.10.2023." Earlier in the day, hundreds of students in Imphal took to the streets after photos of the deceased bodies of two missing Meitei teenagers appeared allegedly killed by suspected Kuki militants. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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