Internet services restored in Manipur’s Ukhrul
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Why in news
The Manipur government lifted the internet ban in Ukhrul district following a period of conflict between Kuki-Zo and Naga tribes.
Background
The internet ban was imposed on February 10th following an escalation of an assault case. The conflict resulted in over 40 houses being set ablaze and injuries to several people treated at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceUkhrul: A district in the state of Manipur
- FactOver 40 houses were set ablaze during the conflict in Ukhrul
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of internet shutdowns on the rights of citizens and the challenges of maintaining communal harmony in conflict-prone regions of Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital rights conflict: Balancing public order and the fundamental right to access information
- Ethnic friction: Inter-tribal tensions between Kuki-Zo and Naga communities in Manipur
- Institutional response: Role of state government in mediating stakeholder agreements to restore normalcy
Keywords: Communal harmony · Internal security · Digital rights · Inter-tribal conflict · Public order
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