Indian government extends Armed Forces Act in Nagaland
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The Indian Central Government has decided to extend the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight specific districts and 21 police jurisdictions in Nagaland. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared these areas as "disturbed" for a six-month period starting from April 1, 2024. The affected districts include Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, and Peren.