Assam Govt Extends 'Disturbed Area' Tag for Six Months from February 27 Ahead of state assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as "Disturbed Area" upto 6 months beyond February 27, unless withdrawn earlier. Image for representation | 24 Feb 2021 1:57 PM GMT Assam: Ahead of state assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as "Disturbed Area" upto 6 months beyond February 27, unless withdrawn earlier. In an official statement issued by the state government it said, "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of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as "Disturbed Area" upto 6 (six) months beyond 27/02/2021, unless withdrawn earlier".