Centre has declared Nagaland as ‘Disturbed Area’ for another six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act with effect from June 30, 2021.
Ministry of Home Affairs in a notification stated that the Centre was of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland is in such a “disturbed and dangerous condition” that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary.
“Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA, 1958 (No.28 of 1958), the Central Government hereby declares that the whole of the State of Nagaland to be ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from 30th June , 2021 for the purpose of the said Act,” stated the notification.
Meanwhile, official sources told PTI that the decision was taken as killings, loots and extortion cases have been going on in various parts of the state which necessitated the action for the convenience of the security forces operating there.