Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months
Key facts
- The Home Ministry extended AFSPA, 1958 in 'disturbed areas' of three states for six months from 1 October 2026.
- In Manipur, it covers the whole state except areas under 13 police stations.
- In Nagaland, it covers nine districts, including Dimapur, Mon, Kiphire and Phek.
- In Arunachal Pradesh, it covers Tirap, Changlang and Longding, plus three police-station areas in Namsai.
Why it matters
[Polity] AFSPA gives the armed forces special powers in areas declared 'disturbed'. The Centre or a state can make that declaration. Extensions come every six months, so the covered states and districts are a favourite exam detail.
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