AFSPA Extended in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal

A question can test the definition and scope of AFSPA, which grants special operational powers to armed forces in regions declared as disturbed areas. Candidates may be asked about states where AFSPA has been extended and the constitutional/legislative framework governing its application in northeastern states.

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AFSPA extensions in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh are critical for understanding India's internal security governance in the Northeast, a region historically affected by insurgency and law-and-order challenges. The measure reflects how central government uses constitutional provisions to balance public order maintenance with armed forces operational authority in designated disturbed areas.

• AFSPA grants special operational powers to armed forces in regions declared as disturbed areas. • Extension covers select districts in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. • AFSPA is applied for maintaining public order in conflict-affected regions.