Panel to submit report on AFSPA in 3 months: MHA sources on extending Act in Nagaland

Sources in the home ministry said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in Nagaland for six months -- till the time the committee on AFSPA submits a report over the withdrawal of the Act.

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in Nagaland for another six months because the seven-member committee formed to look into the withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland will submit a report in three months, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday.

"The seven-member committee formed on AFSPA in Nagaland will submit a report in three months. That is why the extension was done till the time report is submitted," sources said.