Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order
Hindustan TimesThe Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday directed all the security forces in Manipur to take necessary measures to restore order and peace in the state as the situation in the past few days remained "fragile". In view of the tense situation in the state, the Centre on Thursday had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam district. The fresh order came after the Manipur government's October 1 order, which imposed AFSPA in the entire state, excluding 19 police station areas that include these six. Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Patsoi, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingang, Lamlai, Irilbung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakching, and Jiribam were among the police stations that were excluded from the state government's order.