Internet Ban Extended to October 6 Amidst Concerns Over Public Safety

Описание: The Manipur Government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in the state until October 6, as concerns persist over maintaining public safety and averting the spread of disinformation through social media platforms

The internet ban was initially reintroduced on September 26 for a five-day period, merely three days after being lifted, following widespread protests by students regarding the killings of two individuals from the Meitei community

In an official notification issued on Sunday, the state government referenced reports of confrontations between the public and security forces, leading to the decision

The notification stated, "There is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages inciting the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the State of Manipur."

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