Manipur Extends Internet Ban in Imphal Valley Following Violence
Manipur extends internet ban in Imphal valley till April 18
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The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in five districts of the Imphal valley until April 18, following a deadly bomb attack attributed to suspected Kuki militants. The measure aims to prevent further violence and misinformation amidst ongoing protests triggered by the attack.
- 01Mobile internet and data services suspended until April 18 in Imphal valley.
- 02The suspension follows a bomb attack on April 7 that killed two children in Bishnupur district.
- 03The government cites concerns over misinformation and potential violence as reasons for the ban.
- 04Curfew restrictions have been relaxed daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in most districts.
- 05The investigation into the attack has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.
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The government of Manipur has extended the ban on mobile internet and data services in five districts of the Imphal valley until April 18. This decision follows a deadly bomb attack on April 7 in Bishnupur district, allegedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to their mother. The government aims to prevent further violence and the spread of misinformation, which could incite mob actions. The notification from Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar emphasized the inadequacy of technical measures to regulate mobile data usage effectively. Curfew restrictions have been relaxed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in most districts, while in Bishnupur, it is from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Protests have erupted across the valley in response to the attack, prompting the state government to transfer the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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The internet ban and curfew restrictions significantly affect daily life and communication for residents in the Imphal valley, limiting their ability to access information and connect with others.
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