Panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal from Nagaland
2 years, 11 months ago

Panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal from Nagaland

The Hindu  

Days after a botched ambush by an elite armed forces unit killed 13 civilians at Oting in Nagaland’s Mon district, a decision has been taken to constitute a committee to study the possibility of withdrawing the Armed Forces Act from the State. The other members will be Inspector General of Assam Rifles and a representative of the Central Reserve Police Force, an official statement issued by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton and former Chief Minister T.R. The decision to form the panel was made during Home Minister Amit Shah’s meeting with Mr. Rio, Mr. Patton and Mr. Zeliang along with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi on December 23. The Nagaland delegation requested Mr. Shah to replace the Assam Rifles unit in Mon with immediate effect, the statement said.

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Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur govt urges Centre to withdraw AFSPA

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Manipur government has requested the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state, an official said. The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in Manipur's six police station areas, including violence-hit Jiribam. A letter from the Joint Secretary to the Centre on Saturday, mentioned that …

Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas
1 month, 1 week ago

Afspa back in parts of restive Manipur areas

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Act, or Afspa, in areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations across five Manipur districts, more than a year after it was removed from these places, amid a fresh wave of violence in the state. In an official notification, the ministry of home affairs declared the regions falling under Sekmai …

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid 'recent disturbances' in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam amid 'recent disturbances' in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Armed Forces Act or AFSPA was extended in four districts of Assam for six months in view of the "recent disturbances" in Bangladesh and its potentially inimical effect on the internal law and order situation, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. Reports from various agencies obtained through the police headquarters have indicated that "due to sustained efforts …

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
2 months, 4 weeks ago

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces Act, under which an area is declared as “disturbed” for the convenience of security forces, in eight districts in Nagaland, three districts in Arunachal Pradesh and some other areas of the two states for six more months after a review of the law and order situation. …

AFSPA extended for six months in four districts of Assam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended for six months in four districts of Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Assam government on Friday extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in four districts for six months starting from April 1. The state government's political department issued a notification, stating that the 'Disturbed Area' tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts. It is significant that the Ministry of Home Affairs …

AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam

The Hindu  

The Assam government has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in four districts for six months from April 1. The State government's Political Department issued a notification, stating that the 'Disturbed Area' tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts. The Assam Police had submitted a report, asserting that there was an …

Assam news: AFSPA extended in four districts of the state for another 6 months. Details here
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam news: AFSPA extended in four districts of the state for another 6 months. Details here

Live Mint  

The Assam government has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in four districts for six months starting from April 1. The state government's political department issued a notification, stating that the 'Disturbed Area' tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts. On 28 March, the Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed …

AFSPA extended in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland for six more months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland for six more months

The Hindu  

March 28, 2024 04:58 pm | Updated 07:02 pm IST - New Delhi The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday extended the Armed Forces Act in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months. As per the latest notification, the AFSPA has been extended in whole of eight districts and 21 police stations in five other districts …

Centre extends AFSPA in eight districts of Nagaland for six months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends AFSPA in eight districts of Nagaland for six months

Hindustan Times  

The Central government has extended Armed Forces Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, unless withdrawn earlier. Besides, the AFSPA has been extended in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of 21 police stations in …

After Nagaland, Centre Extends AFSPA In Arunachal's 3 Districts, 3 Police Stations For Next 6 Months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After Nagaland, Centre Extends AFSPA In Arunachal's 3 Districts, 3 Police Stations For Next 6 Months

ABP News  

The Centre on Thursday extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in parts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, beginning April 1. The Act gives the armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces deployed in "disturbed areas" the authority to kill anyone who violates the law, to arrest and search any premises without a warrant, and to shield themselves from …

Centre extends AFSPA in several districts of Nagaland for another six months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends AFSPA in several districts of Nagaland for another six months

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Central government extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in eight districts and 21 police stations across five other districts of Nagaland for six months till September 30, 2024, declaring them as "disturbed areas". AFSPA extended in eight districts After reviewing the law and order situation in Nagaland, the Centre made the decision to maintain the status quo …

Centre extends 'disturbed area' status under AFSPA in 8 Nagaland districts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends 'disturbed area' status under AFSPA in 8 Nagaland districts

India Today  

The Centre has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958, in eight districts and 20 police station limits in five districts in Nagaland for six months. Areas falling within the jurisdiction of 20 police stations in Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha, Zunheboto districts have also been declared as "disturbed areas" under Section 3 of AFSPA. CENTRE TO CONSIDER REVOKING AFSPA IN JAMMU …

Centre extends AFSPA in eights districts of Nagaland for six months | Know why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends AFSPA in eights districts of Nagaland for six months | Know why

India TV News  

The Centre has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five other districts of Nagaland, declaring them as “disturbed area” for another six months. The Home Ministry made the latest announcement on the matter in a notification stating that the AFSPA has been extended for next six months in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, …

AFSPA extended for 6 months in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland districts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended for 6 months in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland districts

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces Act, under which an area is declared as "disturbed" for the convenience of security forces, has been extended in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, eight districts of Nagaland and some other areas for six more months after a review of the law and order situation in these two northeastern states. In a notification, the Union …

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam, withdrawn from 4 others
1 year, 2 months ago

AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam, withdrawn from 4 others

India TV News  

The Assam Police on Sunday said the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA has been extended in four districts of the state for six more months. At the Assam Police Day 2023 celebrations here, DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh said the 'disturbed area' tag, which allows enforcement of the AFSPA, has, however, been withdrawn from four other districts. The Assam government had …

Tribes in Manipur object to AFSPA being limited to hill districts
1 year, 2 months ago

Tribes in Manipur object to AFSPA being limited to hill districts

The Hindu  

The apex bodies of Kuki, Zomi and Naga tribes in Manipur on September 28 strongly objected to the Manipur government’s notification extending the operation of the Armed Forces Act for six months only in the hill districts of the State. The steering committee of the Zomi Council said it had shot off a memorandum to the Union Home Minister on …

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for another six months
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for another six months

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed Forces Act in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, beginning October 1. The Act gives unbridled power to the armed forces and the Central Armed Police Forces deployed in “disturbed areas” to kill anyone acting in contravention of law, arrest and search any premises without a warrant and …

Assam Cabinet recommends withdrawal of controversial law AFSPA from state
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam Cabinet recommends withdrawal of controversial law AFSPA from state

India Today  

Days after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, the state cabinet has made a recommendation to the Centre to withdraw the Armed Forces Act and the Disturbed Areas Act completely from Assam. While talking to the media after the cabinet meeting in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "We …

Himanta discusses with Shah complete withdrawal of AFSPA from Assam
1 year, 3 months ago

Himanta discusses with Shah complete withdrawal of AFSPA from Assam

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 4 met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the roadmap for complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces Act from the State. "I met Hon’ble Union Home Minister @AmitShah ji at his residence today to discuss the roadmap for the complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act …

Assam mulls full withdrawal of AFSPA by year-end: CM Himanta
1 year, 4 months ago

Assam mulls full withdrawal of AFSPA by year-end: CM Himanta

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 15 said his government will take necessary steps to withdraw AFSPA from the entire State by the end of this year. Hoisting the national flag on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day here, Mr. Sarma also said around 8,000 "revolutionaries" have returned to the mainstream in the last three years. In …

AFSPA likely to be lifted completely from Assam by year end, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 7 months ago

AFSPA likely to be lifted completely from Assam by year end, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated on May 22 that Armed Forces Special Powers Act was likely to be lifted completely from the State by the year end as the law and order situation had improved considerably. Mr. Sarma also said retired Army personnel would be appointed as Additional Superintendents of Police to impart training to the police force …

Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 7 months ago

Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that they are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. In a statement, Assam Chief Minister said, "We are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. Earlier in March, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Assam government was …

AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint
1 year, 7 months ago

AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government aims to withdraw Armed Forces Act completely from the state and ex-military officers will be roped in the train of the police forces of the state. Interestingly, on 30 March Assam government decided to extend the scope of AFSPA in eight districts for six more months. AFSPA …

Assam: AFSPA extended in eight districts | READ DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam: AFSPA extended in eight districts | READ DETAILS

India TV News  

AFSPA extension in Assam: The Assam government has extended the disturbed area notification under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for another six months in eight districts of the state from April one next. The 'disturbed area' tag will, however, be lifted from Lakhipur sub-division of Cachar district from April 1, following a review of the law and order and …

After 2022, AFSPA further reduced in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland due to improved security situation: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

After 2022, AFSPA further reduced in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland due to improved security situation: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Home Minister Amit Shah on March 25 said that the Centre had decided to “reduce the Disturbed Areas” under the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur due to the “significant improvement in the security situation in Northeast India”. A day previously, the AFSPA was removed from the jurisdiction of three police stations in the Wokha and Zunheboto districts …

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Friday extended "disturbed area" status under the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months. According to the MHA notification, the central government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA 1958 had declared Changlang, Tirap and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and …

AFSPA removed from three police stations in Nagaland, added to one more in Arunachal Pradesh
1 year, 8 months ago

AFSPA removed from three police stations in Nagaland, added to one more in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has further removed the the Armed Forces Act from the jurisdiction of three police stations in Wokha and Zunheboto districts of Nagaland, while one more police station in Arunachal Pradesh has been declared as a “disturbed area” under the Act, according to a notification. In all, AFSPA has been extended in whole of eight districts …

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit Shah
1 year, 10 months ago

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that he is confident that the controversial Armed Forces Act will be removed from the entire state of Nagaland in the next three to four years. "We hope that the initiative taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring lasting peace to Nagaland soon," he added. He said the move is …

Confident AFSPA Will Be Removed In Next 3-4 Years: Amit Shah In Nagaland
1 year, 10 months ago

Confident AFSPA Will Be Removed In Next 3-4 Years: Amit Shah In Nagaland

ABP News  

Nagaland Elections 2023: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that he is confident that Armed Forces Act will be removed from the state of Nagaland completely in the coming 3-4 years. मोदी जी ने इन 9 वर्षों में पूरे उत्तर-पूर्व में शांति स्थापना के लिए बहुत सारा काम किया है। आज नगालैंड का एक बड़ा हिस्सा AFSPA से …

CM Himanta says Assam govt. considering withdrawing AFSPA from more areas
2 years, 1 month ago

CM Himanta says Assam govt. considering withdrawing AFSPA from more areas

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government is considering withdrawing AFSPA from two more locations in the State. The Armed Forces Act, 1958 was extended for six months from October 1 with the continuation of the 'Disturbed Area' tag for Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts along with Lakhipur sub-division …

Himanta Says Assam Govt Considering Withdrawing AFSPA from More Areas
2 years, 1 month ago

Himanta Says Assam Govt Considering Withdrawing AFSPA from More Areas

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government is considering withdrawing AFSPA from two more locations in the state. The Armed Forces Act, 1958 was extended for six months from October 1 with the continuation of the ‘Disturbed Area’ tag for Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts along with Lakhipur sub-division …

AFSPA Extended in 8 Districts, 1 Sub-division of Assam
2 years, 2 months ago

AFSPA Extended in 8 Districts, 1 Sub-division of Assam

News 18  

The Assam government Thursday said it has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in eight districts and one sub-division for six months after a review of the law and order situation. The government, however, withdrew the controversial law from West Karbi Anglong district as the situation there has “considerably improved”. The order dated October 15 and released on Thursday stated …

Assam: West Karbi Anglong’s ‘disturbed area’ tag under AFSPA withdrawn
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam: West Karbi Anglong’s ‘disturbed area’ tag under AFSPA withdrawn

Live Mint  

The government of Assam on Thursday declared that they have withdrawn the declaration ‘disturbed area’ from West Karbi Anglong district with effect from 1 October 2022, news agency ANI reported. "A review of the law and order and security scenario in Assam in the recent past indicates that the situation has considerably improved in West Karbi Anglong district of the …

Assam government withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong; to continue in these 8 districts
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam government withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong; to continue in these 8 districts

India TV News  

Assam government on Thursday gave Diwali gift to the people of West Karbi Anglong by withdrawing the declaration of 'Disturbed Area' w.e.f. "Earlier AFSPA covered 9 districts and 1 Sub-division in Assam, now it covers 8 districts and one Sub-division," news Agency ANI quoted Niraj Verma, Principal Secretary of Home and Political department as saying. Also, the state government said …

Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 Months
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 Months

News 18  

The Central government on Friday extended for another six months the application of the “disturbed area” under the Armed Forces Act — known as AFSPA — in 12 districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, and certain parts of five other districts of the two northeastern states to facilitate the armed forces to continue the anti-insurgency operations. The notification issued by …

Centre Extends AFSPA in Several Districts of Nagaland & Arunachal for 6 More Months
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Extends AFSPA in Several Districts of Nagaland & Arunachal for 6 More Months

News 18  

The central government has announced that it would extend the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA for six months in in 12 districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, and some areas of five other districts of the two northeastern states to facilitate the armed forces to continue the anti-insurgency operations, reports IANS. The AFSPA extension would be implemented in districts including …

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for six months from today
2 years, 2 months ago

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for six months from today

India Today  

The Central government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh and nine districts of Nagaland for six months from today. The government has also extended AFSPA in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Arunachal Pradesh. "Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas …

Centre extends AFSPA in nine districts of Nagaland for 6 months
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre extends AFSPA in nine districts of Nagaland for 6 months

India TV News  

Highlights The Central govt has extended the Armed Forces Act in nine districts of Nagaland It includes- Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren and Zunheboto Govt of India also extended AFSPA in areas falling within jurisdiction of 16 police stations AFSPA news: The Central government has extended the Armed Forces Act in nine districts of Nagaland including Dimapur, …

AFSPA extended in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
2 years, 2 months ago

AFSPA extended in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces Act in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for another six months. Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Namsai district along the Assam border, are declared as “disturbed areas” under Section 3 of the …

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon

Firstpost  

The Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita, maintained that it was case of mistaken identity and error of judgement and reports are being examined Guwahati: The Indian Army’s Eastern Command chief on Monday said that the force has completed the Court of Inquiry into the firing incident in Nagaland where soldiers gunned down over 12 civilians in …

‘AFSPA to be revoked from all areas’: Amit Shah on law, order situation in Assam
2 years, 7 months ago

‘AFSPA to be revoked from all areas’: Amit Shah on law, order situation in Assam

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Guwahati on Tuesday said that the areas under AFSPA have been reduced in Assam and the government will make sure that it is removed from all areas within the state. The Union Home Minister said, “in the 1990s, AFSPA was implemented in Assam, it was extended 7 times. Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister Amit …

Ending AFSPA
2 years, 7 months ago

Ending AFSPA

The Hindu  

It augurs well for the future that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the first authentic indication that the operation of the Armed Forces Act may come to an end in the whole of the north-eastern region, if ongoing efforts to normalise the situation bear fruit. Areas notified as ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA have been progressively reduced in the last …

PM promises to remove AFSPA if NE normalises
2 years, 7 months ago

PM promises to remove AFSPA if NE normalises

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government was committed to bring in lasting peace in conflict zones in the Northeast and assured that the Armed Forces Special Power Act shall be removed if things return to normal. While addressing two massive public rallies at Loringthepi, Diphu in Karbi Anglong and Dibrugarh he said, “We are changing rules. After addressing …

Lifting AFSPA: Government Must Remember 2004 Lesson, States Have to Step up to the Task
2 years, 8 months ago

Lifting AFSPA: Government Must Remember 2004 Lesson, States Have to Step up to the Task

News 18  

Announcement to exclude some areas in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur from the ambit of the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA was welcomed by the citizens and chief ministers of all the three states. Changing geopolitical situation in the subcontinent gave rise to insurgencies even in peaceful and progressive states like Punjab, which forced the governments to retain such tough legislation, …

AFSPA now applicable fully only in 31 districts, partially in 12 districts of four Northeast states
2 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA now applicable fully only in 31 districts, partially in 12 districts of four Northeast states

Firstpost  

The Armed Forces Act, 1958, was completely withdrawn in Meghalaya in 2018, Tripura in 2015 and Mizoram in the 1980s. In two separate notifications issued late on Thursday, the Union Home Ministry said Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren and Zunheboto districts in Nagaland and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of police stations of Khuzama, Kohima North, …

Centre reduces Afspa spread in three states
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre reduces Afspa spread in three states

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Union government on Thursday decided to remove the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from large swathes of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, the first time in years that the controversial anti-terror legislation has been pulled back at such a scale in India’s northeastern region. “The reduction in areas under AFSPA has come as a result of the improved …

Assam to withdraw AFSPA from most areas tonight, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 8 months ago

Assam to withdraw AFSPA from most areas tonight, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam will withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from 60 percent of its territory from Thursday night, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a press conference. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the media regarding the removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from some areas of the state, at Assam Secretariat in Guwahati. The contentious Act …

CMs of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland hail AFSPA reduction; call it ‘historic’
2 years, 8 months ago

CMs of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland hail AFSPA reduction; call it ‘historic’

Hindustan Times  

The chief ministers of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland on Thursday hailed the Centre's decision to reduce 'disturbed areas' in each of their states that come under the Armed Forces Act. Taking to Twitter, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move 'marks the beginning of a new chapter in Assam's future'. Calling the decision 'historic', Manipur chief minister N …

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur
2 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur

Op India  

In a significant decision, the Modi government has decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. In a tweet, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces …

‘Disturbed areas’ under AFSPA cut in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Disturbed areas’ under AFSPA cut in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry has considerably reduced the “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces Powers Act in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday. “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the States of Nagaland, Assam …

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