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Assam extends Afspa in four districts citing ‘recent disturbances’ in Bangladesh | India News – Times of India

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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) has been extended in four districts of Assam for another six months, citing potential threats to internal law and order following “recent disturbances” in neighboring Bangladesh.According to a notification issued on Tuesday, the districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar will remain designated as “disturbed areas” under Afspa.The…

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Afspa extended in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months | India News – Times of India

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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa), which grants sweeping powers to the military in “disturbed areas,” has been extended in eight districts of Nagaland, three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and several other regions for an additional six months. The decision comes after a review of the law…

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Botched Naga op: SC closes criminal cases against 30 Armymen | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed criminal proceedings by Nagaland Police against the 30 Army personnel for allegedly killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in the state’s Mon district. It said the Centre had declined sanction, which is mandatory before proceeding against Army personnel under Section 6 of the…

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Manipur CM N Biren says Delhi agencies trying to reimpose Afspa in valley | India News – Times of India

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GUWAHATI: Manipur CM N Biren Singh Thursday informed the legislative assembly that various central agencies were pushing for reimposing Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in the valley districts of the state since violence broke out in May 2023.Responding to a call attention motion on “the long-standing demand” for removal of Afspa from Manipur moved…

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Centre declares eight districts and 21 police stations across Nagaland as ‘disturbed’ under AFSPA | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The Centre has declared eight districts and 21 police stations across five other districts of Nagaland as ‘disturbed’ for a further period of six months till Sept 30, 2024 under the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.After undertaking a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland, the Centre…

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Manipur crisis: Hills remain under Afspa, Imphal stays out of its purview | India News – Times of India

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GUWAHATI: The Manipur government extend Wednesday the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) in the state for another six months, beginning from October 1, reports Prabin Kalita.However, it will not be enforced in areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations, maintaining the same status as the previous term that lasted from April to September.The…

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