**Executive Summary**
This notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs, dated March 23, 2026, extends the declaration of the entire state of Manipur as a "disturbed area" under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The extension is effective for six months starting April 1, 2026, and excludes 13 specific police stations across five districts. The decision follows a review of the prevailing law and order situation in the state.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authorization**
* The declaration is issued by the Central Government under the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958.
* The notification follows a prior declaration (S.O. 4379 (E)) that was effective from October 1, 2025.
**Scope and Duration**
* The entire state of Manipur is designated as a "disturbed area."
* The order is effective for a period of six months commencing April 1, 2026, unless withdrawn earlier.
**Excluded Jurisdictions**
A total of 13 police stations across five districts are exempt from this "disturbed area" status:
* **Imphal West District:** Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, and Wangoi police stations.
* **Imphal East District:** Porompat, Heingang, and Irilbung police stations.
* **Thoubal District:** Thoubal police station.
* **Bishnupur District:** Bishnupur and Nambol police stations.
* **Kakching District:** Kakching police station.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Government of Manipur and Local Law Enforcement**
**Impact**
The state authorities must continue to operate alongside the Central Government's security framework. There is a clear geographical distinction in legal jurisdiction between the 13 excluded police stations and the rest of the state.
**Action Required**
Coordinate administrative and security measures to ensure the specific boundaries of the excluded police station jurisdictions are respected in operational matters.
**Central Armed Forces**
**Impact**
The Armed Forces retain special powers under AFSPA in all areas of Manipur except for those falling under the 13 specified police stations.
**Action Required**
Continue operations in designated "disturbed areas" starting April 1, 2026, while ensuring that these special powers are not exercised within the excluded jurisdictions.
**Residents of Manipur**
**Impact**
Residents live under different security and legal regulations depending on their proximity to the 13 excluded police stations versus the remainder of the state.
**Action Required**
Maintain awareness of the applicable security protocols and legal status governing their specific local area.
Key Entities Referenced
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: The central legislation invoked to declare regions as 'disturbed areas' and grant special powers to the armed forces to maintain public order.
State of Manipur: The primary territory where the 'disturbed area' status has been extended for six months, excluding specific police station jurisdictions in five districts.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The central government ministry responsible for internal security that issued this notification to extend the disturbed area status.
Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: The specific legal provision that empowers the Central Government to declare an entire state or part of it as a disturbed area.
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1. इंफाल इंफाल पजिम
2. लाम्फेल
3. जसटी
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5. पाटसोई
6. षांगोई
7. पोरोम्प ट इम्फाल पूषच
8. सहगांग
9. इररलबंग
10. थौबल थौबल
11. जबष्णुपुर जबष्णुपुर
12. नामबोल
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नीरज कुमार बनसोड, संयुक्त सजचष
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2026
S.O. 1515(E).—Whereas, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) had declared entire State of Manipur, excluding the areas
falling under the jurisdiction of the 13 (thirteen) Police Stations of 5 districts, as ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six
months with effect from 01.10.2025 vide Notification S.O.4379 (E) dated 26.09.2025.
And whereas, a further review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur has been undertaken.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers)
Act, 1958 (28 of 1958), the entire State of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following
13 (thirteen) Police Stations of 5 districts, is declared as ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from
01.04.2026, unless withdrawn earlier:-
Sl. No. Name of Police Station District
1. Imphal Imphal West
2. Lamphel
3. City
4. Singjamei
5. Patsoi
6. Wangoi
7. Porompat Imphal East
8. Heingang[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
9. Irilbung
10. Thoubal Thoubal
11. Bishnupur Bishnupur
12. Nambol
13. Kakching Kakching
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NIRAJ KUMAR BANSOD, Jt. Secy.
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