Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 14:
Imphal West District Magistrate has banned broadcasting of news on local cable network ISTV with immediate effect from today.
The District Magistrate issued an order in this connection on 'public interest'.
The ban has been imposed as ISTV has violated the provision of Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 by broadcasting daily news programme, added the order.
Taking serious note of the ban Working Committee of Apunba Lup termed the action of the Govt as very unfortunate and irrational.
The Committee expressed that attempt to suppress the people's movement will not succeed but rather encourage the people to intensify the ongoing agitation which is already very intimidating.
It further stated that the people will carry on the agitation until and unless AFSPA was completely removed from the State.
The Lup also condoled the demise of one Konjengbam Memita (24) who died on the way to RIMS hospital after being injured during a stand off with security personnel on August 7.She has been undergoing treatment at Sagolmang PHC for a few days after the said incident.
Meanwhile, United People's Action Committee, Singjamei Chingamakha has condemned the ban imposed on telecasting of news on ISTV describing the order as denial of right of information of the people.