Assam govt extends AFSPA for the first time in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years, the Assam government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for six months, declaring the state a "disturbed area". Until now, the Centre had been extending AFSPA in Assam multiple times over the years since 1990. The Assam government said it assessed law and order in the state before extending AFSPA.