Manipur Government Suspends Internet Amid Student Agitation

The Manipur government has suspended internet services across the state for five days to curb the spread of hate speech and images during intensified student agitation. The suspension includes mobile data, broadband, and other services. Security forces used tear gas as demonstrators clashed with them.

The Manipur government on Tuesday took the dramatic step of suspending internet services statewide for five days amid escalating student protests.

The state home department issued a notification stating that the measure aims to stop the spread of hate speech, images, and videos on social media.

Effective from 3 PM on September 10 until 3 PM on September 15, the suspension includes mobile data, broadband, lease lines, VSATs, and VPN services.

Security forces responded with tear gas as students and women demonstrators attempted to march towards the Raj Bhavan, demanding the removal of the state DGP and security advisor, officials confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)