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Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ Manipur areas

IndiaTimes Friday, 15 November 2024
The Indian government has reinstated the 'disturbed area' status and enacted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six Manipur police stations. This decision, a first during the Modi government's tenure, follows a recent surge in ethnic violence and aims to facilitate security operations and control armed groups.
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News video: AFSPA Reimposed in Manipur’s 6 Police Stations: Insurgency Intensifies & Violence Surges in Villages

AFSPA Reimposed in Manipur’s 6 Police Stations: Insurgency Intensifies & Violence Surges in Villages 03:01

The Indian government has reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur, as the state's security situation deteriorates. Citing a "volatile" environment and increasing insurgent activity, the Ministry of Home Affairs has extended AFSPA to regions...

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