AFSPA Extension: The Central government has extended the ‘disturbed area’ status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 in parts of Northeast India.
Manipur: AFSPA extended in Manipur, excluding areas under 13 police stations in five districts, for another six months.
Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh: AFSPA extended in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh until 30th September 2025.
Reason for AFSPA: The Act was originally implemented in 1958 to address escalating violence in the Northeast that state governments couldn’t control.
forces personnel in “disturbed areas” special powers, including the authority to use force (even lethal), arrest without warrant, and conduct searches without warrant.
Protection from Prosecution: Armed forces personnel are protected from legal proceedings for actions taken under AFSPA without prior sanction from the Central Government.
