Manipur: Mobile internet ban extended till November 5

Imphal: The Government of Manipur has extended the suspension of mobile internet/data services, and internet/data services through VPN in the state for another five days till 7:45 pm on November 5, 2023.

"The decision to this effect was taken to thwart the design and activities of anti-national and anti-social elements, maintain peace and communal harmony, and prevent any loss of life or danger to public/private property by stopping the spread of disinformation and false rumours, through various social media platforms such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc", commissioner (Home) T Ranjit Singh said in an order.

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Any person found guilty of violating the order will be liable to face legal action, it further cautioned.

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The imposition of the internet ban in Manipur was effected on May 3, 2023, but it was lifted on September 23 and 24.

The internet services since then imposed a ban to date.