Heavy gunfire was reported between unidentified gunmen and police commandos in Moreh town of ethnic violence-hit Manipur at around 3:50 PM on Saturday.
The Home Minister announced that centre has decided to reduce areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) as a result of improved security and fast-tracked development.
Home Minister Amit Shah today said that areas covered under the controversial law Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur will be reduced after decades.