Nagaland declared Disturbed Area under AFSPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently declared Nagaland as “Disturbed Area” for the next six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. What is the current scenario of AFSPA in Nagaland? Nagaland was declared as “disturbed area” for a period of six months on June 30, 2020. The state has been under AFSPA ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: AFSPA • Disturbed Area • Nagaland • Nagaland Insurgency • North East • NSCN-IM

Nagaland declared ‘Disturbed Area’ under AFSPA for 6 more months

Centre has declared entire State of Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of 6 more months under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) with effect from 30 June 2019. The central government opinion was notified by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key Highlights Background: AFSPA has been in force in Nagaland for several ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: AFSPA • Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act • Disturbed Area • Nagaland • NSCN-IM • Section 3 of AFSPA • Thuingaleng Muivah • Union Ministry of Home Affairs