Manipur government has imposed restrictions on both print and electronic media in the state from publishing news items, reports or statements which directly or indirectly supported unlawful activities. A government order in this connection was issued yesterday by the state special secretary (Home) A K Sinha. Official sources said in Imphal today that stern action would be taken against concerned media if they continue to do so. The sources said, newspapers and state-based electronic media have been freely publishing news items or statements which directly or indirectly supported unlawful or illegal activities of various militant outfits in the past some months. Even the news stories which threatened the integrity and unity of India were published, the sources added.
News On AIR | May 29, 2011 10:40 AM
Manipur govt imposes restrictions on media