Manipur: 4 UNLF cadres held, internet ban extended till June 25

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The Manipur government has extended the suspension of internet services in the state as four suspected cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were apprehended in the Thoubal district..

The Manipur government has announced the extension of the internet suspension in the state for another five days, till June 25..

On Monday, in a significant development, security forces apprehended four suspected cadres belonging to the proscribed insurgent group United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Manipurs Thoubal district...

The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) holds the distinction of being the oldest Meitei insurgent group in the region...

As the situation in Manipur remains volatile, the state government has decided to prolong the suspension of internet services..

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