AFSPA Reintroduced in Six Manipur Riot Zones

• The Union Home Ministry reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, declaring six police station limits in five districts as “disturbed areas.”

• The new order will be effective until March 31, 2025.

• The AFSPA, which grants unbridled power to the armed forces, was withdrawn in April 2022 due to improved security.

• The Home Ministry extended AFSPA in all 10 hill districts of Manipur, excluding 19 police station limits in six districts.

• The Ministry noted that the situation remains volatile amidst ongoing ethnic violence.