Ban on internet services in the conflict-hit Manipur has been extended for five more days, till June 15.
Ban On Internet Services In Manipur Extended
This was stated in an order passed by the Manipur Government on June 10. The order stated that suspension of internet services has been extended to curb the spread of false news, rumours and misinformation through various social media platforms.
The order read, ”Reliance Jio Fiber, Airtel Xtreme Black, BSNL FTTH etc. and internet/data services through VSATs of Bharatnet Phase-II in the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Manipur except those who have already been specifically exempted by the Government and may be exempted subsequently and Internet Lease Line (ILL) on a case to case basis as permitted by competent authority. All Mobile Service providers are hereby directed to ensure compliance of this order.”
”This order is issued to prevent any disturbances of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of the State of Manipur and shall be in force for another 5(five) days with immediate effect from the time this suspension order becomes operational till 3:00 P.M. of 15-06-2023,” the order further stated.