Newmai News Network
Imphal | March 25
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed that ‘Disturbed Area’ status under Section 3 of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 has been withdrawn from areas under the jurisdiction of four more police stations of Manipur including Leimakhong, Nambol, Moirang and Wangoi. The CM was briefing media personnel at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal today.
He said that with the 15 police stations from which the 'disturbed areas' status had been lifted earlier, had been withdrawn from a total of 19 police stations falling under 7 (seven) districts viz Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Kakching and Jiribam for a period of six months w.e.f. April 1, 2023.
The CM recalled the hardship faced by the people of the State earlier, due to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958. ‘Acknowledging such hardship, the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had started lifting of the disturbed areas from different police stations,’ he added.
He expressed his gratitude to the Central leaders on behalf of the State Government and its people, adding that lifting of disturbed areas status from another 4 police stations, not waiting for any protest and demand from people’s side, showed their concern for the Northeastern States particularly Manipur.
The CM further maintained that the Central Government under the Prime Minister not only aims to bring development in the State, but also keeps high respect for the people of Northeast.
