Mobile net ban lift likely in 4-5 days
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 18 2023:
Chief minister N Biren on Wednesday announced that restoration of mobile Internet services would be made within 4-5 days.
He made the announcement in a reception function held at Ukhrul district headquarters.
The restriction of mobile Internet service in Manipur entered 159 days on Wednesday.
The CM stated that if the law and order situation continues to be normal, the restoration of Internet services would be made.
The state government imposed a ban on mobile Internet services against the backdrop of misuse by certain individuals and recently extended the prohibition until 7:45 pm on October 21 .
Mobile Internet was halted after violence broke out in the state on May 3 but it was restored on September 23 .
However, once again a ban was imposed following a clash between police and students in Imphal.
Meanwhile, All Naga Students' Association, Manipur on Tuesday served an ultimatum to the state government to lift the order of Internet shutdown within five days failing which various forms of agitation would be started the next day.