Manipur government lifts internet ban
Guwahati: The Manipur government has lifted the temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the territorial jurisdiction of five districts of the state with immediate effect.
An order issued by Manipur Home Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar on Monday (September 16, 2024) said the state government has reviewed the prevailing law and order situation in the state and decided to lift any form of temporary internet suspension in Manipur which was in good faith imposed as preventive measure in public interest.
Internet and mobile data services were temporarily suspended for five days in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts from 3 pm of September 10 following student protests demanding removal of the state police chief and security advisor.