Mobile Internet suspension extended in Manipur for three more days

The Manipur Government on Wednesday extended the suspension of mobile Internet services for three more days in seven districts, read an order.

Amid escalating violence, the administration had suspended the services on November 16 for two days to prevent anti-social individuals from spreading content that might create law and order problems. It had been extended for two more days on Monday.

“The state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, decided to continue the suspension of mobile Internet services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi of Manipur for another three days,” it said.

On November 16, the administration had imposed the suspension on both broadband and mobile Internet services. However, it lifted the restriction on broadband services on Tuesday, considering the hardships faced by common people, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other offices.