AFSPA Act, implemented in Assam, has been extended again for six months

• On March 01, 2022, the Assam government has once again extended the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSFA) in the state by six months.
• The official notification said that after reviewing the law and order situation in Assam in the last six months, the state government has declared the entire state of Assam as a disturbed area for six months with effect from February 28, 2022.

When was AFSPA implemented in Assam?

• AFSPA was implemented in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months.
• The Assam government had extended the status of the disturbed region of the state for six months from August 28 last year.

What is AFSPA Act?

• Under the AFSPA, security forces have the right to conduct raids, conduct operations in any area and issue arrest warrants or arrests against any person without any prior notice.
• Apart from this, even in case of failure in any operation, the forces get the benefit of prescribed exemption under AFSPA.