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After Afspa move, MHA mandates security forces to take 'necessary steps' in Manipur

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 November 2024 ()
The Indian government has directed security forces in Manipur to quell ethnic violence and restore peace. This comes after the recent imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in several districts. The Home Ministry has handed over key violence-related cases to the NIA, urging public cooperation in maintaining law and order.
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News video: AFSPA Reimposed in Manipur’s 6 Police Stations: Insurgency Intensifies & Violence Surges in Villages

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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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