The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been in force in Nagaland for several decades, entire state of Nagaland has been declared a “disturbed area” for six more months, till December-end, under the controversial AFSPA which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without prior notice.
In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Central Government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole state 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 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (No. 28 of 1958) the central government hereby declares that whole of the said State to be a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from June 30, 2019 for the purpose of that Act,” the notification issued on Sunday said.
The decision to continue the declaration of Nagaland as “disturbed area” has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the State which necessitated the action for the convenience of the security forces operating there, an MHA official said.
Nagaland declared as “disturbed area” for more 6 months, under controversial AFSPA
