The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was extended for six more months in Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam from October 1, following a state government recommendation. This extension occurred despite significant law-and-order improvements, due to sporadic ULFA incidents and NSCN activities. Meanwhile, AFSPA was removed from Dibrugarh, and the state cabinet had recommended its complete withdrawal.