Manipur Violence: Ban extended due to violent content circulation; government urges restraint in sharing; potential law and order impact.
Manipur Violence: The Manipur government extended the mobile internet ban until October 16 due to a surge in sharing violent content, aiming to maintain law and order.
Due to Manipur Violence, the Manipur government has decided to extend the ban on mobile internet services for an additional five days, until October 16, due to an increase in the circulation of inflammatory content in the form of videos and photos. The state government has urged the public not to upload or share videos or images depicting violent activities on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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This decision was made in response to the growing prevalence of disturbing and violent content on social media platforms, which could potentially worsen the law and order situation in the state. The official order, issued by the Manipur Governor’s Office, prohibits the dissemination of such content through social media or bulk SMS. Individuals possessing such materials are required to submit them to the Superintendents of Police in their districts for legal examination and action.
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The government has emphasized that sharing violent content through any social media platform is strictly discouraged, and violators will face legal consequences under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act.
Internet bans and reinstatements
Mobile internet services were initially banned on May 3 following Manipur violence in the state but were restored on September 23 after an announcement by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. However, the ban was reinstated on September 26 when images of the bodies of two missing students circulated widely, leading to public unrest in Imphal Valley. The broadband ban, in effect since May 5, was partially lifted in mid-July.
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On October 9, a video showing a man being set on fire in Manipur went viral. This video was filmed on May 4, the same day when two women were publicly humiliated by a mob, an incident that caused widespread outrage when the footage surfaced in July.
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Tragic toll amid tribal protests
Since the violence erupted on May 3 during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ protesting the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, more than 180 people have lost their lives. The Meiteis makeup about 53% of Manipur’s population and predominantly reside in the Imphal Valley, while the tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40% and live mainly in the hill districts.
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