AFSPA Reimposed in Six Manipur Police Stations Amid Ongoing Violence

The Ministry of Home Affairs declared these areas 'disturbed' to enable armed forces to maintain order as ethnic violence persists in the region.

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been reimposed in six police station areas in Manipur, including Jiribam, due to continuous violence.
This decision follows a security review by the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions and violence in the state.
The areas affected by the reimposition of AFSPA include Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West, Lamlai in Imphal East, and Moirang in Bishnupur.
AFSPA grants the armed forces special powers to search, arrest, and open fire to maintain public order in designated 'disturbed areas'.
The reimposition comes after recent violent incidents, including attacks on civilians and security forces, resulting in multiple casualties.