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Manipur to Invoke NSA Against National Highway Extortionists
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 10:34 AM
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The Manipur government has announced it will invoke the National Security Act to target extortionists on national highways, according to a statement by the state's minister.
The Manipur government has announced that it will invoke the National Security Act (NSA) to curb extortion activities on national highways.
The decision was made by the state's minister, who said the move would enable authorities to detain suspects and dismantle criminal networks operating on the roads.
Extortion on national highways has been a growing concern for travelers and transport operators, affecting safety and commerce.
The minister added that the NSA would serve as a deterrent and help restore confidence in the state's transport infrastructure.
The decision was made by the state's minister, who said the move would enable authorities to detain suspects and dismantle criminal networks operating on the roads.
Extortion on national highways has been a growing concern for travelers and transport operators, affecting safety and commerce.
The minister added that the NSA would serve as a deterrent and help restore confidence in the state's transport infrastructure.