6 more months of Afspa in certain districts of Nagaland

The Ministry of Home Affairs, on Wednesday, issued a notification extending the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations across five other districts of Nagaland after declaring them as "disturbed areas" under section 3 of the AFSPA. The act has been extended for a period of six months starting from April 1. The decision was taken by the ministry after reviewing the law and order situation in the state, the notification stated.

The eight districts where the centre has decided to maintain the status quo by extending the act include Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Kiphire, Phek, Mon, Noklak, and Peren districts in Nagaland.

Additionally, the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 21 police stations across five other districts that have been included are: