Amid ongoing protests demanding restoration of peace in conflict-torn Manipur, the state government has temporarily banned internet across the state. Curfew has been imposed in three districts to prevent people from coming out of their homes.
The Home Department of the Manipur government has issued an order to ‘temporarily suspend internet and mobile data services, including leased lines, VSAT, broadband and VPN services, in the state for five days from 3 pm on Tuesday.’
All schools and colleges closed
Curfew has been imposed in three districts of Manipur, including indefinite curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West while prohibitory orders under Section 163 (2) of the BNSS have been imposed in Thoubal. Education officials have announced that all government, aided and private schools and colleges in Manipur will remain closed on September 11 and 12.
Police fired tear gas shells
The situation in Manipur is worsening once again. RAF has been called in along with riot control vehicles to control the situation. The protesters have blocked the roads and forced the police to retreat. There is continuous stone pelting. Police from the other side has also fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
New round of violence in Manipur
Since the first week of September, Manipur is witnessing the same form of violence that was seen in the months of July and August in 2023. From aerial bombardment by drones to launching RPGs and the use of sophisticated weapons have made the situation sensitive. After the killings in the valley, a ‘public emergency’ has been declared by the Coordinating Committee.
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