DA status extended for six months
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 02 2024:
Citing prevailing security uncertainty posed by extremist/in-surgent groups, the government of Manipur has announced declaration of the entire state, excluding specific areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations, as 'Disturbed Area' for another six months with effect from April 1 .
According to an order issued by commissioner (home), the state government, after thorough analysis of the law and order situation, has deemed it necessary to maintain the 'Disturbed Area' status, acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter and the potential for public criticism.
The areas exempted from the declaration fall under Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching, and Jiribam policestations.
Since 1981, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been in effect in Manipur.
Before attaining Statehood in 1972, AFSPA was also enforced in the Naga-dominated areas of Manipur since 1958 while it was still a Union Territory.
However, in 2004, the provisions of AFSPA were lifted from the Imphal Municipality area covering seven assembly segments.
Subsequently, in April 2022, AFSPA was revoked from areas under 15 police stations across six districts.
Furthermore, the disturbed area notification was rescinded from four additional police stations from April 1, 2023 .