’AFSPA will be removed from J&K once…’: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

’AFSPA will be removed from J&K once…’: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said once peace returns to Jammu and Kashmir, Armed Forces Special Power Act will be removed from the Union Territory. I am waiting for the day when permanent peace will come in Jammu and Kashmir and AFSPA will be removed from here too," Singh said while addressing a national security conclave in Jammu. "Former Prime Minister of India Rajeev Gandhi ji had raised a concern and had said that 'I send 1 ₹for the people, but the beneficiary gets only 1 paisa. Then, PM Modi after taking charge of his post said that he will not eat and will not let anyone eat' He made the direct transaction possible for everyone through Direct Benefit Transfer," Singh said while addressing a national security conclave in Jammu.

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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 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 …

Omar Abdullah accuses former Army chief V.K. Singh of sabotaging revocation of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah accuses former Army chief V.K. Singh of sabotaging revocation of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah accused BJP leader Gen V.K. Today, you are befooling the people that you will revoke AFSPA," Mr. Abdullah said, addressing the party workers in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The NC leader said the Union home minister should first ease the public movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway. The former chief minister also said the Union …

Ex-Army chief VK Singh sabotaged revocation of AFSPA in J-K: Omar Abdullah
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Army chief VK Singh sabotaged revocation of AFSPA in J-K: Omar Abdullah

New Indian Express  

SOPORE: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah Thursday accused BJP leader Gen V K Singh of sabotaging the revocation of AFSPA during the UPA-2 government when he was the Army chief. It was Gen V K Singh, who was his ministerial colleague, and who was the chief of armed staff when I was the chief minister. Today, you are befooling …

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 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, …

Centre to consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre to consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s broad hints at the Centre’s readiness to revoke the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from J&K evoked cautious and guarded reactions from regional parties in the Union Territory. Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah termed Mr. Shah’s remarks “specious”. There should be no need to wait further.” Peoples Democratic Party …

Centre to consider revoking AFSPA, plans to pull back troops from J-K in place: Amit Shah
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre to consider revoking AFSPA, plans to pull back troops from J-K in place: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the central government will consider revoking Armed Forces Act in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview with the JK Media Group, Shah also said the government has plans to pull back troops in the Union Territory and leave law and order to the Jammu and Kashmir Police alone. …

Centre to consider revoking stringent law AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Centre to consider revoking stringent law AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the central government will consider revoking the Armed Forces Act in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview with the JK Media Group, Shah also said the government has plans to pull back troops in the Union Territory and leave law and order to the Jammu and Kashmir Police alone. On the controversial …

Manipur government extends AFSPA in hill districts for 6 months
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur government extends AFSPA in hill districts for 6 months

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the imposition of the Armed Forces Act in the whole State — except in the jurisdiction of 19 police stations in seven districts of the Imphal Valley — for another six months. The National Investigation Agency registered a suo-motu case on July 19 to investigate a transnational conspiracy by the Myanmar-based leadership of these …

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 …

PoK is, was and will remain a part of India: Rajnath Singh in Jammu
1 year, 5 months ago

PoK is, was and will remain a part of India: Rajnath Singh in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is, was and will remain a part of India and the Pakistan government will achieve nothing by repeatedly claiming PoK, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Jammu on Monday. "Because of Article 370 and 35A, the common people of Jammu and Kashmir were kept away from the mainstream of the country for a long time, it …

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 …

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 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 …

‘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 …

Centre keen on lifting AFSPA from northeast: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre keen on lifting AFSPA from northeast: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts were on to improve the law-and-order situation for the controversial Armed Forces Act of 1958 to be completely lifted from the northeast. Addressing a “Peace, Unity and Development” rally in central Assam’s Diphu, he said the AFSPA could be withdrawn partially from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland due to peaceful conditions since 2014. …

Why partial lifting of Afspa is only ‘a small success’
2 years, 8 months ago

Why partial lifting of Afspa is only ‘a small success’

Live Mint  

Ema Gyaneshwari opens her notebook, showing me her record of events, memories and thoughts over the decades of protests against the Armed Forces Act of 1958. “A large part of the state remains under the disturbed areas tag,” says Irom Sharmila, who fasted for 16 years, from November 2000 to August 2016, to demand the repeal of Afspa. “In a …

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 …

‘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 …

Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government has decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the ambit of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades, Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday. “The reduction in areas under AFSPA has come as a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to consistent efforts …

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

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Highlights Shah said reduction in areas under AFSPA is a result of the improved security situation He said fast-tracked development due to the govt's consistent efforts have brought lasting peace Shah added that NE is witnessing a new era of peace, prosperity and development Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed that the Centre has decided to reduce disturbed …

AFSPA extended in Assam for 6 more months
2 years, 9 months ago

AFSPA extended in Assam for 6 more months

India Today  

The Assam government on Tuesday said it has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in the entire state for six more months with effect from February 28. "After reviewing the law and order situation in Assam in the past six months, the state government has declared the entire State of Assam as 'Disturbed Area' up to 6 months with effect …

Naga body denounces extension of AFSPA in Nagaland
2 years, 11 months ago

Naga body denounces extension of AFSPA in Nagaland

The Hindu  

An organisation that works for the rights of the Naga people globally has denounced extension of the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland, days after the death of 14 civilians by security forces. The people and civil society of the region have long wanted AFSPA repealed,” the Global Naga Forum said in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Family …

AFSPA | The rule of guns that continues to haunt India
2 years, 11 months ago

AFSPA | The rule of guns that continues to haunt India

The Hindu  

O n December 26, for the first time since the Modi government came to power in 2014, the Union Home Ministry constituted a panel led by its officers to review the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland. ‘Disturbed areas’ The Act was amended in 1972 and the powers to declare an area as “disturbed” were conferred concurrently upon …

Assam CM hints on AFSPA removal; says some ’positive development’ expected
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam CM hints on AFSPA removal; says some ’positive development’ expected

Live Mint  

Some positive development regarding Armed Forces Act is expected during the year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday without divulging any specific time frame. He further noted that, militancy was on the wane in the state, with all tribal militant groups already coming forward for talks though the demand for discussion on ‘sovereignty’ remained the main hurdle …

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: A look at the controversial law and why it is debated
2 years, 11 months ago

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: A look at the controversial law and why it is debated

Firstpost  

The decision comes just days after the Centre had formed a special five-member panel to look into the withdrawal of it and was given 45 days to submit its report The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA legislation, which has inspired dissent and countless discussions, has been extended in Nagaland for another six months. The decision to …

Explained | Which States in the N.E. are under AFSPA?
3 years ago

Explained | Which States in the N.E. are under AFSPA?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The killing of 14 civilians in a botched military operation in Nagaland has led to fresh calls for repealing The Armed Forces Act, a stringent law that allows the armed forces to use maximum force in an area declared as ‘disturbed’. Under this law, an area can be declared a ‘disturbed area’, bringing into play the …

AFSPA Extended in Assam for Another Six Months
3 years, 3 months ago

AFSPA Extended in Assam for Another Six Months

News 18  

The Assam government extended the ‘Disturbed Area’ status of the state for another six months from August 28 under the Armed Forces Act, according to an official statement issued on Saturday. The AFSPA was imposed in Assam in November 1990 and is extended every six months since then after a review by the state government. “The Government of Assam in …

Assam extends 'Distributed Area' status under AFSPA for another 6 months
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam extends 'Distributed Area' status under AFSPA for another 6 months

India Today  

The Assam government extended the ''Disturbed Area'' status of the state for another six months from August 28 under the Armed Forces Act, according to an official statement issued on Saturday. "The Government of Assam in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces Act, 1958 has declared the entire State of Assam as "Disturbed Area" up …

Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland till December 31
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland till December 31

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday extended the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland for another six months. According to a notification by the MHA, AFSPA will remain in effect in the state of Nagaland till December 31, 2021. The decision to extend AFSPA comes less than 24 hours after Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

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