Manipur government suspends Internet services for five days in five valley districts

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The Manipur authorities has ordered suspension of Web and cell knowledge companies, together with VSAT and VPN, within the territorial jurisdiction of 5 valley districts for 5 days with impact from 11.45 p.m. on Saturday (June 8, 2025), an official assertion stated.

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The districts embrace Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching.

The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (House), N. Ashok Kumar, stated, “In view of the prevailing regulation and order scenario, particularly in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts, there may be apprehension that some anti-social parts would possibly use social media extensively for transmission of photographs, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the eagerness of the general public, which could have severe repercussions on the regulation and order scenario of the State.”

“The order is being handed ex-parte in view of the emergent scenario. Any individual discovered responsible of violating the order might be liable to face authorized motion,” it added.

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The order adopted widespread protests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Saturday night time after the arrest of a pacesetter of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol.