Declaration of areas in Nagaland as disturbed area under the AFSPA 1958

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-23032026-271199 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1451] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026/CHAITRA 2, 1948 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2026 S.O. 1516(E).—Whereas, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) had declared 9 districts and 21 Police Stations in 5 other districts of the State of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.10.2025 vide Notification S.O.4381 (E) dated 26.09.2025. And whereas, a further review of the law and order situation in the state of Nagaland has been undertaken. Now, therefore, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren and Meluri districts in Nagaland and the areas in Nagaland falling within the jurisdiction of (i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; (ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; (iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; (iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and (v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2026, unless withdrawn earlier. [F. No. 7/10/2003-NE.I] NIRAJ KUMAR BANSOD, Jt. Secy.