Manipur bans circulation of 'violent' images, videos amid ethnic clashes
Manipur ethnic clashes: The government of Manipur has banned the sharing of images and videos "depicting violent activities" that may aggravate the law-and-order situation in the northeastern state, which has been rocked by ethnic clashes since May. According to an order issued on Wednesday by Commissioner (Home) T Ranjit Singh on behalf of Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the decision was made as a "positive step towards restoring normalcy in the state." “Nobody shall be allowed to circulate/spread such videos/images/pictures through various social media platforms...on electronic equipment like tablet, computer, mobile phone etc and sending bulk SMS,” the order further read. The order urged anyone in possession of videos/images depicting causing/inflicting harm/injury to body and/or damage to public/private property, among other things, to approach the nearest superintendent of police and submit them for appropriate legal action. According to the orders, anyone ...