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Manipur: Mobile internet services suspended for 5 days after clashes between students and police #IndiaNEWS
The Manipur government on Saturday suspended mobile internet services across the state for five days after clashes broke out between students and the police, according to an official order.Around 32 students and two policemen sustained injuries during a confrontation in Imphal city on Saturday, reported The Indian Express.Nearly 100 tribal students had staged a protest at Kabo Leikai in Imphal West district, seeking the release of some leaders of the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur.The leaders had been arrested for imposing a total shutdown in the region last week. They were demanding that the Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Councils Amendment Bill, 2021, be introduced in the state Assembly. The Bill is recommended by the Hill Areas Committee – a body consisting of 18 legislators that is empowered to monitor administration and legislation for the hill region.On Saturday, the police dispersed the protestors citing Section 144 of the Criminal Code Procedure that prohibits the gathering of four or more persons. But the students allegedly hurled stones and confronted the police, reported The Indian Express.“We were holding a peaceful protest demanding the release of our leaders but the police harassed the students,� said Ningzan Jajo, a leader of All College Tribal Students’ Union. “We strongly condemn the high handedness of the police....Read more

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