Manipur Police acted decisively against online provocation, detaining 23-year-old Tensubam Lamyanba Meitei from Imphal East for inflammatory posts on the Facebook page ‘Meitei Nongsa Lamyanba’. The content, laden with threats and incitements to violence, threatened to shatter public peace, according to an official update on X.
Meitei, associated with ATSUM, is now in custody as probes delve deeper into the account’s activities. This development unfolds against a backdrop of unrest, with Imphal Valley witnessing widespread disruptions on April 19 from a bandh enforced by Meira Paibis and CSOs protesting the April 7 murder of two children in Bishnupur by suspected Kuki insurgents.
Public fury has fueled the five-day agitation, paralyzing daily life and highlighting simmering ethnic conflicts. In response, police issued stern warnings: strict measures await those undermining communal bonds or fanning flames of hatred via digital platforms.
Recalling their April 8 advisory, authorities emphasized fact-checking dubious videos and audios via the helpline 9233522822. Fake posts proliferating online could invite legal repercussions, they cautioned, while urging the surrender of stolen weapons to avert further chaos.
The incident reflects broader efforts to police cyberspace in Manipur, where misinformation can ignite real-world violence. With the investigation ongoing, officials hope to deter similar provocations and restore calm in a volatile landscape marked by historical grievances and recent tragedies.
