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Public protests and police in Manipur

Police and security forces are the most ubiquitous and visible agents of the State in our country. The same is true of Manipur where we see greenery (SFs) and khaki (Police) everywhere. At the same time, the role and responsibilities of the security fo…

Police and security forces are the most ubiquitous and visible agents of the State in our country. The same is true of Manipur where we see greenery (SFs) and khaki (Police) everywhere. At the same time, the role and responsibilities of the security forces are quite challenging in this multi-ethnic, conflict-ridden and limited resource state. Despite the 24 x 7 service rendered by the security forces,

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Armed forces, police forces and special powers in disturbed areas

Continuously for more than three decades, the Armed forces (mainly Assam Rifles) have been aiding and assisting to a point where the Manipur Police can enforce ‘Law & Order’ effectively. However, people are still questioning: why the Armed forces are still operating in Manipur for such a long time?

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Continuously for more than three decades, the Armed forces (mainly Assam Rifles) have been aiding and assisting to a point where the Manipur Police can enforce ‘Law & Order’ effectively. However, people are still questioning: why the Armed forces are still operating in Manipur for such a long time?

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Did you know AFSPA, 1958 before Sharmila’s hunger strike ?

It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila’s protest against it. It was her continuous protest against this Act that made us go through the background and contents of the AFSPA, 1958.

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It will be interesting to accentuate that most of our friends honestly admitted that they came to know about the AFSPA, 1958 only after Irom Chanu Sharmila’s protest against it. It was her continuous protest against this Act that made us go through the background and contents of the AFSPA, 1958.

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Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/know-afspa-1958-sharmilas-hunger-strike/