Manipur internet ban to continue? Here's what we know

Guwahati: The internet ban in Manipur, which has been in place since May 3, was extended again on June 15 to June 20 till 3 pm.

The order, signed by T Ranjit Singh, said the order has been issued to prevent any disturbances to the peace and public order in the jurisdiction of the state of Manipur.

Internet was first banned on May 3 evening in Manipur. On the first day, only mobile internet was banned but on May 4, the ban was extended to all forms of internet.

“Some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech, hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for law and order situation in the state,” said the order extending the ban on the internet services till June 20.

The official quarters of woman Manipur minister Nemcha Kipgen in Lamphel area in Imphal West district was set on fire by unidentified people on Wednesday night.

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