AFSPA Extended for a Year in Manipur

Manipur government has once again extended the provisions of the
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended from time to time for
a period of one year with effect from December 1, 2016 in the entire
state of Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal Area as Disturbed Area.

According
to a release signed by additional chief secretary (Home), government of
Manipur Dr J Suresh Babu informed, “The decision to impose the
Disturbed Area status in the state is based on the opinion of the state
governor that the entire state of Manipur is in such a disturbed
condition due to violent activities of various extremist/insurgent
groups that the use of Armed Forces in aid of civil power is necessary.”

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