Dibrugarh Exempted As Assam Retains 'Disturbed Area' Status In Three Districts

DIBRUGARH: In a significant move, the Assam government has declared the areas of four districts—Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar—as "Disturbed Areas" for a period of six months.

Following the receipt of reports from various security agencies, it has been observed that the overall security situation in Assam has significantly improved, particularly over the last three and a half years, due to the sustained efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures by the Assam Police and security forces.

In light of these improvements, the state government is of the view that the "Disturbed Area" status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, need not be extended in Dibrugarh district beyond 31st March 2025.

Despite these improvements, there have been sporadic incidents of IEDs being planted by ULFA (l), the only militant group active in the state, in various districts, alongside their involvement in kidnapping for ransom to fund their activities.

In this regard, the Government of Assam recommended that the "Disturbed Area" status under AFSPA be continued for an additional six months in the three districts of Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar.

The Government of Assam submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under Government of India, to which the MHA communicated its agreement with the State Government's view to retain the "Disturbed Area" status under AFSPA for an additional six months in the three districts of Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar, beyond 31st March 2025.

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