Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till Nov 8

Imphal: The Manipur government has extended mobile internet ban in the state till November 8, officials said on Sunday.The move comes after a mob had on Wednesday attacked a camp of 1 Manipur Rifles here to loot its armoury, prompting security personnel to fire several rounds in the air.The ban was extended following “apprehensions that anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speeches and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the state”.An order issued by commissioner (home) T Ranjit Singh, acknowledged the existence of “elements of imminent danger of loss of life and/or damage to public-private property...as a result of inflammatory material and false rumours which might be transmitted/ circulated to the public through social media...in the context of the recent incidents of violence in some parts of the state”.Tension had been brewing in the state capital after an SDPO was shot dead by tribal militants at Moreh town on Tuesday.Barring a few days in September, mobile internet has remained banned in Manipur since May 3 when ethnic clashes broke out, and the government has been extending the prohibition periodically. PTI

Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till November 8

The Manipur government has extended the ban on mobile internet services in the state until November 8 due to concerns of potential misuse of social media platforms to incite violence. The ban follows a recent incident where a mob attacked a camp, prompting security forces to fire warning shots. The order also mentions the possibility of reopening mobile towers in unaffected areas as a trial. Ethnic conflicts in Manipur have resulted in over 180 casualties, with tensions between different groups arising from various grievances.

Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp

The situation in Imphal, the capital of Manipur, remained calm but tense after security forces fired rounds to disperse a mob attempting to loot an armoury. Markets were closed, but educational institutions and government offices were functioning normally. Additional security forces were deployed, and curfew restrictions were lifted for certain hours. Tension in the area has been building due to recent incidents of violence, including the shooting of a police officer and clashes between different ethnic groups. The clashes stem from various grievances, including a move to grant Meiteis Scheduled Tribe status.

Manipur: SDPO was killed in unprovoked firing by tribals

A subdivisional police officer was shot dead by a sniper in Moreh, Manipur, followed by militants ambushing and wounding three cops. The incident sparked protests, leading the government to convene an emergency cabinet meeting. The cabinet stated that the officer was killed in unprovoked firing by armed tribal militants. The government extended the ban on mobile internet, and reinforcements were ordered for Moreh after the militants struck again. Tensions escalated, resulting in the cancellation of the ceremonial funeral. The cabinet approved financial assistance for the officer's family and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.