Internet Suspended In Manipur's Churachandpur District After CM Event Venue Was Put On Fire

Manipur government on Friday, April 28, imposed an internet ban, Section 144 and other restrictions temporarily in Churachandpur district following an arson incident in which mob set an open gym constructed on fire at PT Sports Complex in New Lamka.

The gym was to be inaugurated by CM N Biren Singh. The mob also vandalised the public meeting venue at Sadhbhav Mandap. 

Besides the inauguration of the open gym, Biren is also scheduled to attend another function organised by a local at Sadbhavna Mandap.

The mob attack happened as the Indigenous Tribe Leaders Forum called for a total Churachandpur shutdown. The Forum claimed that despite repeated submission of memorandums to the government protesting an ongoing eviction drive to clear reserved forested areas of farmers and other tribal settlers, the government has shown no sign of willingness or sincerity in addressing the plight of the people.