AFSPA extended for a year in insurgency-hit Manipur
November 30, 2013  14:00
Barring seven assembly constituencies within Imphal Municipal area, the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 will be extended for another year in insurgency-hit Manipur from tomorrow.

The Act will be enforced in all the districts of the state except seven assembly constituencies of Wangkhei, Yaiskul, Thangmeiband, Uripok, Sagolband, Shingjamei and Khurai, all in Imphal municipal areas.

The decision to extend the act was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Government Spokesman M Okendro said.

The Act has been enforced in the state for more than two decades after it was extended annually. The duration of the last extension expires this evening.

The Act was removed from the seven assembly constituencies about a year ago following intense agitation demanding its withdrawal from the entire state.
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