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

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

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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