AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Parts of Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
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PTI, New Delhi, March 30: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, has been extended for six months across the entire state of Manipur, except for the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
The AFSPA, under which specific states or areas are declared "disturbed," has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for the same duration, according to a notification issued by the Union Home Ministry.
Additionally, the law has been extended to Tirap, Changlang, and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh, along with three police station areas in Namsai district in the state, effective from April 1. This decision follows a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states.
The AFSPA, often criticized as a draconian law, grants the armed forces sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire if deemed necessary in areas designated as disturbed.
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