India’s Manipur Blocks Internet for Five Days Following Violence

Move to prevent the spread of hate messages via social media
Curfew imposed in districts where students clashed with police

Protesters face security personnel during a curfew in Imphal, Manipur, India, on Sept 10.Source: AFP/Getty Images

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By Anup Roy and Sudhi Ranjan Sen

September 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM UTC

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India’s northeastern border state of Manipur imposed a ban on internet services for five days to prevent the spread of misinformation amid ethnic violence that has claimed several lives.

The suspension of internet and mobile data services will be in effect from 3 p.m. on Tuesday to 3 p.m. on Sunday, according to an order from the home department of the state.