Amid rise in clashes ban on Internet extended till 20 Sep in Manipur

Imphal: The Manipur government has extended suspension of internet and mobile data services in five districts of the strife-torn state for five more days.

In an order issued on Sunday (September 15, 2024), the Manipur government said that after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, it has decided to continue suspension of internet and mobile data services for five more days with effect from September 15.

The order said, “The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its possible correlation with the general operation of internet suspension in the last fortnight, decided to continue suspension of internet and mobile data services.”

The order said extension of temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services will be effective in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts.

“The suspension also includes VSATs and VPN services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal, West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching districts of Manipur for another 5 days w.e.f. 15-09-2024.”

It said that the suspension will remain in these districts till 3 pm of September 20.

“The Governor of Manipur is pleased to order extension of temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the territorial jurisdiction of these districts for another 5 days w.e.f. 3:00 pm of 15-09-2024 till 3:00 pm of 20-09-2024 in public interest,” the order added.