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India Extends Armed Forces Act in Northeast for Six Months

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC · How we work

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India’s government extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2026.
Home Affairs Ministry announced the extension via Gazette notification on September 25, 2026.
Nagaland’s nine districts—Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren, Meluri—were placed under the act.
Manipur’s disturbed-area declaration covers the state except areas under 13 police stations in five districts.
The six-month extension remains effective until March 31, 2027 unless withdrawn earlier.

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Story summary

India’s government extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2026.
Home Affairs Ministry announced the extension via Gazette notification on September 25, 2026.
Nagaland’s nine districts—Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren, Meluri—were placed under the act.
Manipur’s disturbed-area declaration covers the state except areas under 13 police stations in five districts.
The six-month extension remains effective until March 31, 2027 unless withdrawn earlier.