In Feb 2021, the Governor of Assam declared the entire State of Assam as a “Disturbed Area” for how many months?

The correct answer is 6: The Governor of Assam Jagdish Mukhi has declared the entire state of Assam as a ‘disturbed area’ up to six months beyond February 27, 2021, unless withdrawn earlier. Assam is declared as a ‘disturbed area’ under the powers conferred in Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 . The state has been declared a disturbed area in view of insurgent attacks on security forces in Northeast India and recovery of arms and ammunition in Assam. As of Feb-21, besides Assam, AFSPA is in force in Nagaland and parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Considered draconian legislation by some, AFSPA allows security forces to conduct search operations and arrest anyone without any warrant. The provisions of AFSPA are applicable only to seven states in the northeast.