New Delhi : Internet and mobile data services have been suspended in the valley districts of Manipur following violent protests and clashes between protesters and security forces in the state capital on Saturday evening. Manipur police confirmed the development on social media platform X(formerly Twitter) and shared order copies of the suspension of internet services, curfew and prohibitory orders.
The order said that internet services would remain suspended for 5 days starting June 7 because of an imminent danger of loss of life and/or damage to public/private property, and wide spread disturbances to public tranquillity and communal harmony, as a result of inflammatory material and false rumours, via social media and messaging using mobile services.
An irate mob stormed the Kwakeithel Police Outpost in Imphal West, in the evening demanding the immediate release of the arrested individuals. In response, security forces fired several rounds to disperse the crowd. During the incident, at least three people, including two journalists, sustained injuries.
International border town of Moreh, which is in the hill district of Tengnoupal was shut on Saturday because of protests by residents over the arrest of a Kuki-Zo man. To be sure, there have been no reports of violence in Moreh, even as residents have protested the arrest and the town, which shares its border with Myanmar is on high alert.
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