Assam Government Extends AFSPA in State for Another 6 Months The AFSPA was imposed in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months since then. Representative image. Photo: Reuters Security25/Feb/2021 Guwahati: The Assam government on Wednesday extended the existing ‘disturbed area’ status of the state for another six months from February 27 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). “As per powers conferred under section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire state of Assam as ‘disturbed area’ upto 6 (six) months beyond 27/02/2021, unless withdrawn earlier”, according to an official release issued here.