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Sources confirmed that the reason for initiating mass-level operations is that even after multiple calls by forces and governments, only 1,350 weapons have been recovered while lakhs of ammunition is still missing

In view of the prevailing situation in strife-torn Manipur, the state government on Wednesday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the entire state

Renowned rights activist from Manipur Irom Sharmila has voiced her disapproval of the extension of the AFSPA in the state.

In an official notification issued on Wednesday, it was stated that

The Assam Government has moved the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to seek complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, from Assam, now in force in eight districts...

The police station areas where the Disturbed Areas Act has not been imposed are Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Pastol, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingagng, Lamlai, Iribung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakchin and Jirbam.

19 police stations mainly comprising areas in the valley have been kept out of its purview.

The Governor of Manipur has imposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on the entire state except for 19 police stations in the valley, starting from October 1, 2023.

Hill areas of Manipur were again placed under the stringent Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act while 19 police stations mainly comprising areas in the

India News: Violent protests continued in Manipur's capital over the kidnapping and killing of two youths. Curfew was re-imposed in two districts of East and West