Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ Manipur areas

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The Indian government has reinstated the 'disturbed area' status and enacted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six Manipur police stations. This decision, a first during the Modi government's tenure, follows a recent surge in ethnic violence and aims to facilitate security operations and control armed groups.

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