The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services December 9 (Monday) in nine districts, according to a latest order by the state’s home department.
“The State Government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, decided to continue suspension of mobile Internet and mobile data services including VSATs and VPN services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Jiribam and Pherzawl of Manipur till 5.15pm of December 9,2024 in public interest,” said commissioner(Home) N Ashok Kumar in an order on Saturday.
The internet ban, which came into force in the state’s seven districts from November 16, was extended in Jiribam and Pherzawl districts for two days with effect from 11.45am on November 17, except for those lease line and FTH connections to Government offices or any case whereby the state government grants exemption.However, the state government made a decision to lift the suspension in the case of Broadband service (ILL and FTTH) subject to fulfilment of certain terms and conditions. The commissioner (Home) issued an order in this regard on November 18.
Meanwhile, the government on Saturday announced relaxing curfew in all areas of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts from 5am till 4pm on December 8 so that the residents of the above districts can buy essentials.https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/manipur-govt-extends-mobile-internet-ban-in-9-districts-till-dec-9-101733668783982.html