𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐤𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐥

The Manipur government on February 10 ordered a temporary suspension of internet and data services across Ukhrul district for five days.

According to an official order issued by the Home Department, Government of Manipur, the decision was taken after reviewing the prevailing situation in Ukhrul district and its possible linkage with the unrestricted operation of internet services. The order notes that there is a serious apprehension that anti-social elements may use social media platforms extensively to circulate images, posts and video messages capable of inciting public passions, potentially leading to loss of life, damage to public or private property and widespread disturbance to public tranquillity and communal harmony.

The order, dated February 10, 2026, states that inflammatory material and false rumours could be transmitted through social media, messaging services, SMS and dongle-based internet, thereby aggravating the situation on the ground. In view of these concerns, the government decided to impose a temporary suspension and curbing of internet and data services, including broadband, VPN and VSAT services, across the entire revenue jurisdiction of Ukhrul district.