The Manipur government on Monday lifted the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts in violence-hit Manipur after nearly a month or 23 days.
Mobile internet restored in 9 Manipur districts after law and order improvement
Citizens warned against activities threatening law and order
Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for over a year, 250 dead so far
The decision came after a comprehensive review of the prevailing law and order situation in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Jiribam, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Pherzawl districts and its co-relation with internet services, according to an order issued by the state Home Department.
“Under the power conferred as per Rule 2 of Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to revoke all forms of temporary suspension of internet and data services with immediate effect,” the order said.
It also said that all internet users should refrain from any activities which might pose a threat to the law and order situation in the state, which could warrant temporary suspension of internet services in future.
Internet services for both mobile and broadband were suspended on November 16 in nine districts after the Imphal Valley witnessed widespread violence, with protesters torching and attacking the houses and properties of several legislators. The violence occurred following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children in Jiribam.The government lifted the suspension on broadband services on November 19, considering the problems faced by healthcare facilities, educational institutions and various offices. However, Wi-Fi or sharing of hotspots was not allowed.