On March 28, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) extended the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in three Districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, reports India TodayNE. The notification issued by the UMHA stated that the Central Government, exercising its authority under Section 3 of the AFSPA, had previously declared Tirap, Changlang, and Longding Districts in Arunachal Pradesh, along with specific areas under the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur, and Chowkham Police stations in Namsai District, as 'disturbed areas.’ The extension is slated for a duration of six months, effective from April 1, 2024, unless withdrawn earlier by the authorities.