Guwahati, March 27 -- The Chief Minister of Assam on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has withdrawn the "disturbed area" from Dibrugarh, effectively ending the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the district.

"The State government has requested the Centre to revoke AFSPA, as the state has been planning to make Dibrugarh the second capital of Assam. Following the development MHA has officially lifted the Act from the district," the Chief Minister said after a cabinet meeting.

Chief Minister in his social media handle 'X' stated that "MAJOR WIN FOR ASSAM'S PEACE EFFORTS". My immense gratitude to the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister for removing AFSPA from Dibrugarh. This decisio...