Internet Shutdown Extended For 2 Days In Manipur Amid Protests Over Jiribam Violence
NDTV
Indefinite curfew also clamped in five of these districts -- Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching.
The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts, officials said.
Home Department officials said that the violence-hit Jiribam district, however, remained out of the purview of the suspension of mobile internet and data services.
Commissioner, Home, N. Ashok Kumar in his order said that in view of the prevailing law and order situation, the government has decided to extend the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts with effect from 5.15 p.m. on Monday to 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday. The seven districts, comprising both the valley and hills, are Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur.
