File photo of Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah interacts with Meitei community members during his visit to Meitei relief camp at Imphal, in Manipur on May 31, 2023.
Imphal: The State Government extended the “disturbed area” status of violence-hit Manipur for another six months, starting on October 1, 2023. The Governor of the troubled state notified the decision here today, invoking the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers Act) 1958 (AFPSA).
Describing the issue of “disturbed area” status as “very sensitive” that may “likely attract public criticism and resistance” if proper care is not taken, a state government notification stated that it decided to maintain the status quo on the present disturbed area status in the state, keeping in view of the above and the overall law and order situation in Manipur and the capability of the state machinery.
As per the notification, while the violent activities of various extremists/insurgent groups warranted the use of armed forces in aid of civil administration in the entire state of Manipur, the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the 19 (nineteen) police stations under Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching, Jiribam, would be exempted.
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Before issuing the notification, Governor Anusuiya Uikey took into consideration the State Government’s opinion that after analysing the prevailing law and order situation in the state it was not expedient to have a detailed assessment on the ground as the “Sister Security Agencies” were preoccupied in the maintenance of law and order. The State Government was of the view that it would be premature to arrive at any conclusion or decision on such a sensitive matter without detailed assessment; therefore, not appropriate to review the “disturbed area” status of the state at the moment.
– global bihari bureau
