AFSPA extended in 3 districts of Assam

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended in three districts of Assam for six more months from October 1, according to a notification issued on Saturday. The state government had recommended to the Centre that ‘Disturbed Area’ status under AFSPA be extended in Tinsukia, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts for an additional period of six months, according to the notification issued by the state’s Political (A) Department.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs agreed with the state government’s view to retain the status in the three districts, and the extension was granted, it said. The state government observed that law and order situation in the state, in the context of extremist-related violence, has improved significantly due to “sustained efforts and proactive counterinsurgency measures of security forces”.