Imphal, September 27: Hill areas of Manipur were again placed under the stringent Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act while 19 police stations mainly comprising areas in the valley have been kept out of its purview. Manipur Violence: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Questions PM Narendra Modi’s No Visit to Manipur, Says Violence Against Women, Kids Weaponised

In an official notification issued on Wednesday, it was stated that "Governor of Manipur hereby accords approval to declare the entire state of Manipur excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations...as 'Disturbed Area' for a period of six months with effect from October 1, 2023." AFSPA to Be Completely Lifted From Assam, Assures CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Independence Day 2023 Speech

The police station areas where the Disturbed Areas Act has not been imposed are Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Sekmai, Lamsang, Pastol, Wangoi, Porompat, Heingagng, Lamlai, Iribung, Leimakhong, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Nambol, Moirang, Kakchin and Jirbam.