The Supreme court today sought details of 1,528 alleged fake encounters in Manipur. The Apex Court further said that army and paramilitary personnel cannot use "excessive and retaliatory force" in the state, reported PTI. While hearing a petition demanding a probe by the CBI into the alleged encounters, the apex court said it is open to the Army conducting its own inquiries into allegations of fake encounters in the state. According to the petitioners, security forces operate under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act which makes it extremely difficult to prosecute the soldiers accused of fake encounters. Under the AFSPA, the state police needs Centre's permission before taking any action against the soldiers.