01Oct 2026

AFSPA Explained: Security Powers and Civil Liberties

AFSPA: SPECIAL SECURITY POWERS, INTERNAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months from October 1, 2026, across specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, amid continuing security concerns and insurgency-related challenges. AFSPA PROVISIONS …

18Nov 2024

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AFSPA Reimposed in Manipur to Tackle Unrest

Why in the news? The Centre reinstated AFSPA in six police station areas of Manipur’s Imphal Valley, citing escalating violence and insurgent activity after its complete withdrawal in 2022. Background and Context The Centre reinstated the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur on November 14, citing the volatile …

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AFSPA Explained: Security Powers and Civil Liberties

AFSPA Reimposed in Manipur to Tackle Unrest