Guwahati: After almost 43 years, magistrates in Manipur joined military combing operations as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been lifted from parts of the state.
...Manipur: Magistrates join military combing ops for first time in 43 yrs
Earlier, magistrates were not required for such operations. With the relaxation of AFSPA, the administration has been required to maintain law and order, a Defence ministry official told EastMojo.