Ban on internet services extended till June 20 in clash-hit Manipur

Imphal: In an effort to curb the spread of inflammatory content and false rumors through social media platforms, the Manipur government has ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in the state for another 5 days till June 20.
The decision comes in light of reports of incidents of violence, assaults and arson, raising concerns about possible misuse of social media to inflame public sentiment and disrupt the law and order situation.
In an order issued by the Home Department of the Manipur Secretariat, due to the spread of false information and false rumors through platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, public and private properties as well as public law and order and communal The threat to coordination has been highlighted. Twitter, and others.
These sources are capable of facilitating and mobilizing mobs, leading to violence, arson, vandalism and other disruptive activities.

Further, any person found guilty of violating the said orders shall be liable to legal action.