Internet ban extended till October 6 in violence affected areas of Manipur

The authorities have extended the ban on the internet in the violence-affected areas of Manipur for another five days. The internet ban in Manipur which was supposed to end on October 1, has now been extended till October 6 (Friday).

The official



statement cited cases of mob violence for the decision. “There are still reports of incidents of violence like confrontation of the public with security forces, trying to mob elected member's residences, civil protests in front of police stations" the report mentioned.