The government has extended the executive magistracy powers granted to officers of the Armed Forces by another 60 days-the fifth such extension-to help maintain law and order across the country. The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed in the field alongside law-enforcing agencies. The Armed Forces have been deployed with magistracy powers since September last year. The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed on the ground alongside law-enforcing agencies. After the government's fall on Aug 5, 2024, and the lifting of the nationwide curfew, the Armed Forces remained in the field to help stabilise the law and order situation.
