Manipur issues media advisory barring reports from banned groups and demands stricter verification

Reporting banned organizations now triggers legal action

Manipur’s government has issued new media guidelines amid violence, requiring all outlets to verify information only through authorized sources. The advisory bans reporting on banned organizations and forbids sensational, fear-inciting content. It also stresses accuracy and fairness, warning that violations will invite legal action as officials seek to protect public order and communal harmony.