Mobile internet services suspended in Manipur for five days, situation worsens again in the state
The situation does not seem to be improving in Manipur. Violence has once again erupted in the state which has been burning for almost five months. Hundreds of students protested in Imphal on Tuesday against the killing of two students by unidentified assailants in the Imphal Valley. During this, at least 34 students including girls were injured in the clash with the security forces. In view of the worsening situation, the Manipur government again banned internet services for the next five days.
What was said in the government notification?
A notification said, The Government of Manipur has decided to suspend mobile internet data services, internet/data services through VPN in the jurisdiction of the state with immediate effect till 7:45 pm of October 1, 2023.
Mobile internet data services, internet/data services through VPN suspended in the territorial jurisdiction of Manipur for five days with immediate effect till 7:45 PM of 1st October 2023. pic.twitter.com/xZEuZUmmuJ
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2023
What is the whole matter?
Police said the agitating students clashed with security forces when they were stopped from marching towards the bungalow of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Security forces fired tear gas shells and resorted to lathi charge to disperse the protesting students. The injured students have been admitted to various hospitals for treatment. Hizam Linthoingambi, a 17-year-old student, and Phizam Hemjeet, 20, were abducted on July 6 as caste violence reached its peak in Manipur. Their families suspect that they were killed by armed attackers.
The state government appealed to the people to exercise restraint
Hundreds of students from various schools gathered on the streets after photographs of the bodies of the two students were circulated on internet media. The state government has appealed to the people to exercise restraint and allow the authorities to investigate the entire matter. The government assured the people that prompt and decisive action would be taken against all the accused involved in the kidnapping and murder.
