India
AFSPA extended for another six months in Assam districts
Guwahati: In India, the Assam Government has extended the application of the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in three districts of the state for six more months in view of the deteriorating law and order situation.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Home and Political Department Secretary Debaprasad Misra, in an order said, “… there have been sporadic incidents of IEDs being planted by ULFA (I) in various districts, alongside their involvement in kidnapping for ransom to fund their activities”.
He added that four districts were kept under the purview of AFSPA since October 8 last year.
