The Indian government has renewed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in strategically sensitive regions of Northeast India for an additional six-month period. This controversial legislation grants military personnel expanded authority in designated conflict zones, sparking ongoing debates about civil liberties, security measures, and governmental oversight in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. The extension reflects persistent security challenges while raising concerns among human rights advocates.

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