The AFSPA will continue to remain in force in 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six more months on the ground of continuous violence, extortion and intimidation by insurgent groups.
The Union Home Ministry has said the security scenario in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts along with areas falling under 16 police stations in nine other districts of the State remains vitiated due to the spill over of Naga insurgency.
Naga groups – NSCN-K, NSCN-IM, NSCN-R and NSCN-NK -- along with the ULFA-I and the NDFB-S, continue to indulge in extortion, area domination, inter-factional rivalry in these areas of the State.
Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of 16 police stations in nine districts bordering Assam are declared “disturbed area” under section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for six months beyond May 4, 2016, a gazette notification issued by the Home Ministry said. - PTI
