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2024
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Manipur Violence | Centre Impose AFSPA On Six More Volatile Regions Across Manipur As Tensions Flare | N18VThe Centre has imposed the Armed Forces Special Protection Act (AFSPA) on six more volatile regions across Manipur, causing tensions. The Act allows special powers for armed forces in 'disturbed areas', including Arnachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalayaa, Mimoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The move follows recent civil attacks and renewed clashes between security forces and militants. In Manipur, over 230 lives have been lost in the past 18 months. The Act applies to areas like Lamang, Lamala, Jiribandam, Leimakhong in Kanpur, and Mirang in Bihar.Show more