MHA Extends AFSPA in Arunachal, Nagaland for 6 Months from April 1

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Category : National Published on: April 01 2024

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MHA extends AFSPA for six months in specific districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh from April 1, as per official notification.
In Nagaland, AFSPA extended in 8 districts and 21 police station areas, while in Arunachal Pradesh, it's extended in Tirap, Changlang, and Longding districts, along with specific police station areas.
The decision follows a review of the law-and-order situation; AFSPA grants special powers to security forces, allowing actions like arrest without a warrant and search without permission.