The Manipur government has taken the drastic step of suspending internet and mobile data services in five districts in order to control the unrest caused by ongoing protests. The affected districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur.
The decision to suspend internet services was made on 7 June 2025 and is set to last for five days. This move comes as a response to the escalating tensions and violence that have been occurring in the region due to the protests.
The government has cited concerns over the spread of misinformation and the use of social media to incite further unrest as reasons for the suspension of internet services. By cutting off access to the internet and mobile data, they hope to prevent the situation from worsening and to maintain peace and order in the affected districts.
This decision has been met with mixed reactions from the public, with some supporting the government’s actions in an effort to restore calm, while others have criticized the move as an infringement on their freedom of speech and expression.
It remains to be seen how this suspension of internet services will impact the ongoing protests and whether it will be effective in quelling the unrest in Manipur. The government has stated that they will reassess the situation after the five-day period and determine whether further action is necessary.
