Net ban extended
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 06 2023:
Suspension of mobile internet/data services and internet/data services through VPN in the State of Manipur has been extended by another five days with immediate effect till 7.45 pm of October 11 .
Commissioner (Home) T Ranjit issued an order to this effect today.
Notably, all forms of internet connectivity were shut down in Manipur since May 3 evening following eruption of a violent conflict between two communities on the same day.
On a direction of the High Court of Manipur, the Government reinstated broadband services on July 25 with conditions, including a signed undertaking by the subscriber.
Internet services including mobile data services were completely restored in the State after 143 days on September 23 before mobile data service was banned again on September 26 .
Notably, Senapati District Students' Association has been imposing an indefinite economic blockade on Imphal-Dimapur highway demanding restoration of mobile data service.