Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months
This follows a fresh review of the law-and-order situation in the state. The extension will remain in force till March 31, 2027, unless withdrawn earlier.
The Central government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh and certain adjoining areas for another six months, effective from October 1, 2026. These districts include Tirap, Changlang, and Longding, as well as the areas within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur, and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district, which border Assam.
The extension is based on a recent review of the law-and-order situation in the state and will remain in force until March 31, 2027, unless withdrawn earlier. AFSPA grants special powers to armed forces deployed in "disturbed areas," including the authority to conduct operations and arrest without warrant, with legal immunity for actions taken in good faith.
The three districts, along with parts of Namsai, have seen periodic extensions of AFSPA in recent years due to insurgency-related activities and their proximity to the Assam border.
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