The Assam government has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in four districts for six months starting from April 1. The state government's political department issued a notification, stating that the 'Disturbed Area' tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts. On 28 March, the Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed …
AFSPA extension in Assam: The Assam government has extended the disturbed area notification under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for another six months in eight districts of the state from April one next. The 'disturbed area' tag will, however, be lifted from Lakhipur sub-division of Cachar district from April 1, following a review of the law and order and …
