AFSPA extended in Nagaland districts

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) has been extended in eight districts and five Police stations as disturbed areas of Nagaland.

According to the sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced through a notification that the force will be continued for six months or more.

Details about the extended AFSPA districts are Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, and Peren in Nagaland.

Police stations included as disturbed areas are Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza, and Kezocha in Kohima district; Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem, and Anaki ‘C’ in Mokokchung district; Yanglok in Longleng district; Bhandari, Champang, and Ralan in Wokha district; and Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto, and Aghunato in Zunheboto district.

Further, the act will come into force by April 1, 2024, according to the issued order.