AFSPA extended in Assam amid 'recent troubles' in Bangladesh

GUWAHATI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the "recent disturbances" in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday.

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The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain “disturbed areas” under the AFSPA, it said.

Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that “due to sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures of the security forces, the overall scenario in the state of Assam has significantly improved during the last few years and particularly during the last three years”, the notification said.