{"id":177337,"date":"2024-11-18T15:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/18\/manipur-internet-suspension-extended-amid-escalating-violence-curfew\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:34:37","slug":"manipur-internet-suspension-extended-amid-escalating-violence-curfew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/18\/manipur-internet-suspension-extended-amid-escalating-violence-curfew\/","title":{"rendered":"Manipur: Internet suspension extended amid escalating violence, curfew"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/img.etimg.com\/photo\/msid-115423105,imgsize-1086416.cms?fit=1600,900&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Manipur: Internet suspension extended amid escalating violence, curfew\" title=\"Manipur: Internet suspension extended amid escalating violence, curfew\" \/><\/div>\n<div data-brcount=\"15\">The Manipur administration extended the suspension of internet and mobile data services in the Imphal Valley, along with the districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. The suspension will remain in effect for another two days, until 5:15 pm on November 20, following a review of the law and order situation, according to an official order.<\/p>\n<p><style><![CDATA[\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;}\n    \t    .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px 1px 5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:18px;top:9px}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{margin:0 auto 0;}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{color: #024d99;margin-top:10px;}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .crypto .live_stock .lb-icon{8px 6px 5px 3px !important}\n    \t    #sr_widget.crypto.onDemand a.text{border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding-bottom:5px;display:block;width:100%}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc .text p, #stock_pro.onDemand .sr_desc .text p{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;}\n    \t]]><\/style>\n<p><!--\/article_liveblog.cms?msid=105115637&pos=toppotime:2-->The decision to extend the suspension of internet services is aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and preventing further unrest amidst the ongoing violence.<\/p>\n<p>In defiance of curfew orders in place, a group of protesters, led by members of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), on Monday locked the front doors of several government offices in Imphal West district. The protest was staged in response to the recent killings of three women and three children in Jiribam, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>COCOMI, a powerful organisation representing the Meitei community, the majority ethnic group in the Imphal Valley, organised the protest to express outrage over the killings. The organisation has a significant influence in the region, which includes five districts, with Imphal West being one of the primary areas of concern.<\/p>\n<p>Imphal West and Imphal East in Manipur were placed under curfew following rising tensions after six villagers were killed by militants. Following this, the <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/manipur-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manipur government<\/a> immediately suspended Internet and mobile data services for two days. Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching districts of Imphal Valley on November 16 &#8220;due to developing law and order situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--\/include_growfast.cms?pagename=article&skipcss=1potime:2--><br \/>Security also has been tightened outside the Chief Minister Biren Singh\u2019s residence and Raj Bhavan.Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting with senior officials in Delhi on Sunday to assess the crisis and plan further action. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed security forces to restore order and take strict action against violators.<strong><em>(With agency inputs)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<style><![CDATA[\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;}\n    \t    .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px 1px 5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:18px;top:9px}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{margin:0 auto 0;}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{color: #024d99;margin-top:10px;}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .crypto .live_stock .lb-icon{8px 6px 5px 3px !important}\n    \t    #sr_widget.crypto.onDemand a.text{border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding-bottom:5px;display:block;width:100%}\n    \t    #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc .text p, #stock_pro.onDemand .sr_desc .text p{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;}\n    \t]]><\/style>\n<p><!--\/article_liveblog.cms?msid=105115637&pos=botpotime:2--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/manipur-internet-suspension-curfew-extended-amid-escalating-violence\/articleshow\/115423105.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Manipur administration extended the suspension of internet and mobile data services in the Imphal Valley, along with the districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. 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