Centre extends AFSPA in three districts, three police stations of Arunachal Pradesh for six months thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Central Government Extends AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh: 3 Districts, 3 Police Stations Covered For 6 Months newsx.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsx.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months with effect from April 1, officials said on Thursday.A Nagaland .
The AFSPA gives armed forces personnel, operating in disturbed areas, sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary for "the maintenance of public order"
Government of India has extended AFSPA to territories under the authority of Namsai, Mahadevpur, and Chowkham police stations in Arunachal Pradesh s Namsai district, which borders Assam.