Assam Governor declares the state 'disturbed area' for 6 months

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Wednesday declared the state as a 'disturbed area' for six months beginning February 27. The order is an extension of a similar move in August last year when the state was declared a 'disturbed area' for six months. The decision comes ahead of the Assam Assembly polls which are reported to take place in April-May.