AFSPA Extended to Nagaland’s Meluri for Six Months

The Union Government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) to Meluri district in Nagaland for six months, declaring it a “disturbed area.” This follows the recent expansion of AFSPA in eight districts and 21 police station areas across Nagaland.

AFSPA grants sweeping powers to security forces, sparking ongoing controversy over human rights concerns. The law remains in effect in parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, with authorities citing security reasons for its extension.