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Centre Extends Manipur's Disturbed Area Status for Six More Months Amid Ongoing Violence
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:03 PM
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The Union government has extended the disturbed area status of Manipur for another six months as violence continues across the state.
The Union government announced that it will keep Manipur under the disturbed area status for an additional six months.
The decision follows reports of continuing violence across the state, prompting the central authorities to maintain the special status.
Under the disturbed area provision, the central government can deploy forces and enforce security measures to curb unrest.
The extension is expected to remain in effect until the end of the next six‑month period, after which a review will be conducted.
The move underscores the central government’s concern over the security situation in Manipur.
The decision follows reports of continuing violence across the state, prompting the central authorities to maintain the special status.
Under the disturbed area provision, the central government can deploy forces and enforce security measures to curb unrest.
The extension is expected to remain in effect until the end of the next six‑month period, after which a review will be conducted.
The move underscores the central government’s concern over the security situation in Manipur.