AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Three Northeastern States

On September 25, 2026, the Central Government extended AFSPA in notified 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months starting October 1.

Key Facts

Manipur: AFSPA has been extended across the entire state, excluding the jurisdiction of 13 police stations in five districts.
Nagaland: AFSPA will remain in effect across nine districts and within the jurisdiction of 21 police stations in five other districts.
Arunachal Pradesh: AFSPA has been extended in the districts of Tirap, Changlang, and Longding, as well as areas under three police stations in Namsai district.
Legal Basis: Under Section 3 of AFSPA, the Central Government can declare an area as a 'disturbed area'.
AFSPA: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 grants special powers to the armed forces under specified circumstances in declared disturbed areas.