The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking a hearing on its curative plea against the verdict by which the protection given to armed forces during anti-militancy operations in areas where AFSPA is in force has been negated.
The apex court in its verdict delivered on July 8 last year had given the state police liberty to probe the role of armed forces in alleged encounter cases in areas where the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is in force.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that dialogue is the only solution through which any problem can be solved. In an interview to DD NEWS the Manipur CM assured that his govt is open for any discussion.