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Manipur Remains 'Disturbed Area' Under AFSPA For 6 More Months Amid Renewed Violence
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News18•25-09-2026, 18:48
Manipur Remains 'Disturbed Area' Under AFSPA For 6 More Months Amid Renewed Violence
- •The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the "disturbed area" status under AFSPA in Manipur for six months, effective October 1, 2026, excluding 13 police station areas.
- •The decision follows renewed violence, including the alleged killing of four people by suspected militants in Kamjong district near the Myanmar border.
- •Locals reported militants from Myanmar ambushed five villagers, with one escaping to alert authorities.
- •Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killings, emphasizing that such violence will not be tolerated.
- •Manipur has been grappling with ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since 2023, with recent attacks leading to multiple fatalities in various districts.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the disturbed area status due to renewed violence in the state, including an incident where four people were allegedly shot dead by suspected militants in the Kamjong district.
The declaration will remain in effect for six months starting from October 1, 2026, unless it is withdrawn earlier.
The extension applies to the entire state of Manipur, with the exception of areas falling under 13 specified police stations.
