Imphal, July 11 -- 1,528 individuals were unlawfully killed by police and security forces between 1979 and 2012, according to cases involving allegations of extrajudicial killings in Manipur, and the subsequent legal battles for accountability.

The Extra Judicial Execution Victims' Families Association (EEVFAM) has been fighting legal battles against both the central and state governments.

The case is closely linked to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants special powers and immunity to security forces in certain regions, including Manipur.

The Supreme Court's handling of the EEVFAM case has been seen as a crucial step toward addressing the issue of impunity related to AFSPA.

Speaking to the media, EEVFAM preside...