Manipur violence: Internet shut down in Manipur for 5 days

Digital Desk: The Government of Manipur has announced to shut down the internet in Manipur for five days following the resurgence of violence in the state.

 

It is suspected that some anti-social elements might use social media to transform images, hate speech, and hate video messages to provoke the public.

The ban will continue from 3 PM September 10 to September 15.

An order was issued by the Government of Manipur on September 10 saying the ban of internet. The order says, " In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, having satisfied that the above situation is likely to cause serious disturbances to the peaceful co-existence and maintenance of public order, do hereby order temporary suspension/curbing of internet and mobile data services including Lease Lines, VSATs, Broadbands and VPN services in the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Manipur for five days with effect from 3:00 pm of September 10 till 3:00 pm of September 15 subject to confirmation by the competent authority within 24 hours except for those cases whereby state Government has exempted and allowed for whitelisting.”