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AFSPA Extension Persists in Parts of Northeast India
✍️ usthadian.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act remains in effect in selected areas of Northeast India, continuing its legal status.
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) continues to be in force in certain regions of Northeast India, according to recent reports. The law, which grants special powers to the armed forces in areas declared as 'disturbed', has been extended to maintain security operations in these zones.
The extension reflects the ongoing security concerns in the region, where insurgent activities and communal tensions have prompted the central government to keep the Act active. While the specific districts under the Act are not listed in the brief, the continuation signals a sustained military presence.
Legal experts note that AFSPA has been a subject of debate for its impact on civil liberties, but its extension is deemed necessary by authorities to address persistent unrest. The decision underscores the government's commitment to maintaining stability in the Northeast.
The Act allows armed forces to arrest without warrant, use force, and conduct searches in areas designated as 'disturbed', aiming to curb insurgency and maintain law and order. The extension will remain in effect until further review by the central government.
The extension reflects the ongoing security concerns in the region, where insurgent activities and communal tensions have prompted the central government to keep the Act active. While the specific districts under the Act are not listed in the brief, the continuation signals a sustained military presence.
Legal experts note that AFSPA has been a subject of debate for its impact on civil liberties, but its extension is deemed necessary by authorities to address persistent unrest. The decision underscores the government's commitment to maintaining stability in the Northeast.
The Act allows armed forces to arrest without warrant, use force, and conduct searches in areas designated as 'disturbed', aiming to curb insurgency and maintain law and order. The extension will remain in effect until further review by the central government.