Archive · 27 Sep 2025
AFSPA Extended in Northeast for Six Months
The government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA, in parts of Northeast India for six months, starting October 1.
This law gives special powers to the armed forces in specific areas.
The areas affected are Manipur (except 13 police stations), Nagaland (9 districts), and Arunachal Pradesh (Tirap, Changlang, Longding, and 3 police stations in Namsai).
The extension is to maintain law and order due to ongoing security concerns, including recent arrests and seizures of arms.
AFSPA extended for six months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The extension is effective from October 1.
AFSPA grants armed forces special powers in disturbed areas.
In Manipur, AFSPA is excluded from 13 police station areas.
The decision was made due to the need to maintain law and order.
- Who
- Union Home Ministry
- What
- Extended AFSPA
- When
- Effective from October 1 for six months
- Where
- Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To maintain law and order amid security concerns
Critics
Government
AFSPA Impact
Critics
Critics consider AFSPA a draconian law and demand its withdrawal.
Government
The government deems AFSPA necessary to maintain law and order.
- Affected States
- Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
- Effective Date
- October 1
- Duration
- 6 months
- Manipur Exclusion
- 13 police station areas
- Nagaland Districts
- 9
- Arunachal Districts
- Tirap, Changlang, Longding, Namsai
Sources
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AFSPA extended for 6 months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal
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Centre Extends AFSPA For Another 6 Months In Parts Of Manipur, Nagaland And Arunachal Pradesh
