Manipur violence news: AFSPA extended for 6 months starting 1 October

'Disturbed area': Special powers for armed forces extended for 6 months in India’s Manipur

Protests over death of 2 missing students led to violent clashes in state capital Imphal - Anadolu Ajansı

AFSPA extended in Manipur’s hill areas for six months

The order will does not apply to valley areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations, including the capital Imphal.

Manipur govt declares entire state a ‘disturbed area’, AFSPA extended for 6 months

On Wednesday (27 September), the Manipur government announced that AFSPA will remain in force for another six months in view of the present law and order situation in the state. According to the latest government notification, the entire state has been declared a ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA. However, areas coming in the jurisdiction of 19 police stations including the state capital Imphal have been excluded from this status.  Manipur govt exten…

Controversial Law AFSPA Extended In Manipur Hills, Not In Valley

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday, barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighbouring Assam. An official notification said the state government is of the opinion after analysing the prevailing law-and-order situation that it is not expedient to have detailed assessment on the ground as security agencies are preoc…

Manipur govt declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence; AFSPA extended for 6 months

The Manipur government of Wednesday declared the entire northeastern state as a ‘Disturbed Area’ barring areas falling under the jurisdiction of 19 specific police stations even as the stringent Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was extended for 6 more months after fresh protests rocked Imphal on Tuesday following the abduction and killing of two students.

Manipur's Status as 'Disturbed Area' Extended, Barring 19 Police Stations

Manipur's status as a 'disturbed area' will continue for the next six months except at 19 police stations, according to a notice dated Wednesday, 27 September, issued by the state government on behalf of the governor. The notification.(This is a developing story and will be updated with more details.)