Manipur Imposes Internet Ban Due to Fresh Violence
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 10: The Manipur government has imposed a ban on internet services in the state starting on Tuesday. This decision aims to prevent the spread of disinformation and false rumors through social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The internet ban will continue until September 15. The notice issued by the Manipur government stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, having satisfied that the above situation is likely to cause serious disturbances to the peaceful co-existence and maintenance of public order, do hereby order temporary suspension/curbing of internet and mobile data services, including lease lines, VSATs, Broadbands and VPN services, in the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Manipur for 5 (five) days with effect from 3:00 P.M. of 10-09-2024 till 3:00 P.M. of 15-09-2024.”
The notice also mentioned, “There is an imminent danger of loss of life and/or damage to public/private property, and widespread disturbances to public tranquility and communal harmony, as a result of inflammatory material and false rumors, that might be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/messaging services on mobile services, SMS services, and dongle services.”
Earlier today, Manipur Inspector General of Police for Operations, IK Muviah, said that they would most likely hand over all the pieces of evidence collected during their investigation of the drone bombing case to the central investigating agencies for higher-level investigation. “We are collecting various pieces of evidence…Most likely, we will be handing over these kinds of important cases to the national investigative agencies so that they can be investigated at the highest level…We have recovered all the bomb fragments; they have been sent to the forensic lab so that chemicals that have been used can be detected,” Inspector General of Police for Operations, IK Muviah, said. “We have clarified the incident on our official media handles very clearly and we stand by it,” he added.
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Manipur -: Manipur is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and beautiful landscapes.
Internet Ban -: An internet ban means that people cannot use the internet for a certain period. This is done to stop the spread of false information and rumors.
Disinformation -: Disinformation is false information spread on purpose to mislead people. It can cause confusion and problems.
Inspector General of Police -: The Inspector General of Police is a high-ranking officer in the police department. They are responsible for maintaining law and order.
Drone Bombing -: A drone bombing is when a small flying machine, called a drone, is used to drop bombs. It can be very dangerous.
National Investigative Agencies -: National investigative agencies are special groups that look into serious crimes. They help find out what happened and who is responsible.
