Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA
The Home Ministry has declared Nagaland âdisturbed areaâ for six more months till June-end under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). The state is in such a dangerous condition that the use of armed force in aid of civilian power is necessary, the notification said. AFSPA empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice.