Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA
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Imphal: The Manipur administration has sought that the Centre examine and withdraw AFSPA from regions under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state, according to an official.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, has been reinstated in Manipur's six police stations, including the violent Jiribam district.
A letter from the Joint Secretary (Home) to the Centre on Saturday, mentioned that "the state cabinet has deliberated upon the same (reimposition of AFSPA) in its meeting held on November 15 and has decided to recommend to the central government to review and withdraw the said declaration of areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state as disturbed areas under Section 3 of AFSPA 1958." "It is accordingly requested to kindly review and withdraw the notification dated 14-11-2024 in public interest," it said.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had on November 14 reimposed AFSPA in areas falling under Sekmai PS and Lamsang PS in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East, Moirang in Bishnupur, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Jiribam in Jiribam district.
With PTI inputs
