Manipur violence: Internet ban extended till October 6

Manipur government has extended the internet ban till October 6.

In an order stated, “Whereas, Director General of Police, Manipur vide letter of incidents No.IC/11(163)/2008-PHQ(Pt)/ dated 30-09-2023 reported that there are still reports of violence like confrontation of the public with security forces, trying to mob elected member’s residences, civil protests in front of police stations etc. And whereas, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social messages, hate speech and hate video messages inciting media extensively for transmission of image the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the State of Manipur.”