Home Ministry's big decision on AFSPA in three states

National Desk:
The Union Home Ministry has decided to reduce the troubled areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in three northeastern states - Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.  Describing the decision as historic, Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government has truly realized the vision of a peaceful and prosperous North East India.  He said the decision was taken due to the significant improvement in the security situation in northeastern India.
 Shah said, “A historic day for the North East!  The Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again decided to reduce the troubled areas in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur under the AFSPA.  The decision was taken due to the significant improvement in the security situation in northeastern India.  For the first time in India's history, the Modi government has prioritized security, peace and development in the North East and as a result, the region is now moving fast on the path of peace and development."
  The unrest zone notification under AFSPA was completely lifted from Tripura in 2015 and from Meghalaya in 2018 due to improvement in security situation by the Modi government.  The Disturbed Zones Notification was in force throughout Assam from the year 1990.  From April 01, 2022, the unsettled areas under AFSPA were removed from the entire state of Assam except 9 districts and one sub-division of one district.  Now, from 01 April 2023, it has been reduced to 8 districts in the troubled areas.