Uttarakhand
National Security Act
- 05 Oct 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- The Uttarakhand government has extended the National Security Act (NSA) in the state for another three months in view of the recent unrest and violence in some parts of the state.
Key Points
- According to the order issued by Anand Vardhan, Additional Chief Secretary of the state, various anti-social elements are trying to obstruct the security of the state by indulging in adverse activities, due to which the NSA has been expanded.
- Under this Act, the District Magistrates (DMs) will have the power to take action against those who can cause violence and disturb the peace in their respective districts till December 31.
- It is noteworthy that the state government had implemented this act on June 4 this year.
- It is believed that the recent farmers' agitation, increasing aggression of political parties in the wake of upcoming elections in the state and law and order issues prompted the state government to expand the NSA.
