Govt extends AFSPA in Nagaland for 6 more months
The Home Ministry has declared Nagaland a "disturbed area" under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for six more months till June-end. The ministry said the state is in such a "dangerous condition" that use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary. AFSPA empowers the security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without prior notice.