Kohima, Nov 4 : The ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) today took exception to the Centre's decision to continue the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland for another eight months.
The regional party alleged that the Central government had chosen to turn a blind eye to peace prevailing in the state and extended the tag of disturbed area and AFSPA for eight months.
Terming AFSPA as a ''draconian law'', NPF advisor Ato Yepthomi said the extension of such measures was uncalled for when Naga underground factions were in ceasefire with the Centre.
Moreover, peace and re-conciliation process was proceeding, he said.
"This is nothing more than rubbing salt to injuries of the Nagas who in recent times are recovering from bitter fratricidal killings," he said in a statement here.
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