Imphal, June 8 -- The Manipur government has reimposed a five-day suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, across five valley districts, effective 11:45 PM on Saturday.

This decision comes amidst a fresh wave of violent protests and clashes in the state capital, Imphal.

The affected districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N. Ashok Kumar, issued the order, citing concerns that "anti-social elements might use social media extensively for transmission of images, hate speech and hate video messages to incite the passion of the public, which might have serious repercussions on the law and order situation of the state."

The suspension aims to...