The State Government has revoked suspension of internet and data services in Ukhrul district and parts of Kangpokpi and Kamjong districts after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in the State. Following following arson and communal riots in Ukhrul district, the government had imposed temporary suspension/curbing of internet/data services including services through Broadband, VPN and VSAT in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Ukhrul District for 5 days with effect from 11:30 am of February 10 and in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Lhungtin Sub-Division of Kangpokpi District and Phungyar Sub-Division of Kamjong District for 5 days with effect from 5:30 pm of February 10 respectively.
As per an order issued by the Joint Secretary (Home), the State Government reviewed the prevailing law and order situation in the State along with the inconveniences faced by the public and institutions due to internet service suspension and decided to revoke any order for suspension of internet services in the State. It directed all internet service providers to ensure compliance of these orders. It also requested all internet users to use internet services responsibly in future to avoid any situation which may warrant any suspension of internet services in public interest in future.
