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title: "Disturbed Area Declaration (AFSPA): How It Works"
description: "A Disturbed Area Declaration under AFSPA designates a region for special armed forces powers, crucial for security in conflict zones like India."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- A Disturbed Area Declaration is a government notification designating a territory as disturbed under AFSPA, activating special powers for armed forces deployed there.
- Who has the authority to issue a Disturbed Area Declaration under AFSPA?
- Is a Disturbed Area Declaration permanent, or must it be reviewed?
- How does a Disturbed Area Declaration differ from President's Rule under Article 356?
- Does Section 6 immunity completely bar prosecution of armed forces in a disturbed area?

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On 31 March 2022, India's Union Ministry of Home Affairs withdrew the Disturbed Area Declaration under AFSPA from 23 districts in Assam, citing an improved internal-security situation after decades of continuous notification.

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