Disturbing Act: The AFSPA's history in the north-eastern region
2 years, 9 months ago

Disturbing Act: The AFSPA's history in the north-eastern region

The Hindu  

After the Partition violence of 1947, armed forces were deployed in large areas of the country over long periods. Significantly, Section 4a of the AFSPA allows “any commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned officer or any other person of equivalent rank in the armed forces” to fire “even to the causing of death” upon any person acting in contravention of any law or order, any person carrying weapons or anything capable of being used as a weapon, and to prohibit the assembly of more than five people. As of 2008, much of the north-eastern region had been designated as ‘disturbed’; these are the areas of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam; the entire State of Manipur ; areas of Meghalaya bordering Assam; the entire State of Nagaland; and the hill areas of Tripura. Jeevan Reddy Committee, which reviewed the imposition of the AFSPA after the Thangjam Manorama rape and murder by Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur, recommended repeal of the Act, but ironically wanted its basic provisions be incorporated into the rival Unlawful Activities Act, 2004, or UAPA, to make it appear less discriminatory in the north-eastern region. However, the Union Home Ministry, which governs the National Human Rights Commission, the activities of the Assam Rifles and the implementation of the AFSPA, continues to provide a huge amount of funds annually for the management of “law and order” in the north-eastern region.

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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 Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas across five districts of trouble-torn Manipur, including violence-hit Jiribam, in view of the escalating violence. In a notification issued by the MHA, the ‘Disturbed Areas’ status – which was in place for all of Manipur except 19 police stations in the state’s …

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts
1 month, 1 week ago

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs reimposed the Armed Forces Act on Thursday, extending the "Disturbed Areas" status to six police station areas across five districts, including Jiribam, a hotspot of violence. Previously, AFSPA had been suspended in 19 police stations in the relatively stable Meitei-dominated valley, but recent violence prompted this extension. AFSPA grants armed …

Centre reimposes AFSPA in Manipur's 6 police station areas. What is AFSPA?
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre reimposes AFSPA in Manipur's 6 police station areas. What is AFSPA?

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared six more areas in Manipur as “disturbed areas,” bringing them under the Armed Forces Act, 1958. This act enables special powers for armed forces in regions classified as “disturbed areas” due to security concerns. The decision to declare more areas in Manipur as “disturbed” under AFSPA comes just after the home ministry …

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 …

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Act for another six months with effect from Tuesday in the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state excluding areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations. In a notification, commissioner N Ashok Kumar said the state government has decided to maintain the status quo citing violent activities of extremist/insurgent groups, the overall law and …

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 …

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 …

What will it take to bring peace to Assam?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it take to bring peace to Assam?

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army was deployed to curb the violence started by the United Liberation Front of Assam militants in March 1980. Given the considerable improvement in Assam, the Army felt last year that the internal security situation can now be effectively handled by the state and Central armed police forces and that AFSPA can be lifted in Assam. Besides local …

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 …

Extended exclusion: The Hindu Editorial on AFSPA in Manipur
1 year, 2 months ago

Extended exclusion: The Hindu Editorial on AFSPA in Manipur

The Hindu  

Hill areas in Manipur will continue to be under the Armed Forces Act for another six months from October. The State government has issued a notification to extend the law’s imposition to the whole State, barring the areas falling under 19 police stations in the Imphal valley. The notification maintains the status quo on the applicability of the potent law …

AFSPA Extended in Violence-hit Manipur's Hill Areas for 6 Months
1 year, 2 months ago

AFSPA Extended in Violence-hit Manipur's Hill Areas for 6 Months

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: In response to a surge in violence, the Armed Forces Act has been extended for another six months in Manipur. The "disturbed area" status under AFSPA will continue across Manipur, except for those 19 police stations in the valley districts. Security agencies believe that banned terror organisations like the United National Liberation Front, People's Liberation Army, Kanglei Yawol Kanba …

Manipur violence news: AFSPA imposed 6 months, Meitei dominated areas excluded
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur violence news: AFSPA imposed 6 months, Meitei dominated areas excluded

Live Mint  

Manipur has again been placed under the stringent Armed Forces Act, starting 1 October. The move comes even as protests over the killing of two missing Meitei teenagers, who were allegedly killed by suspected Kuki militants, continued to rock Manipur. With the extension of AFSPA, the Army and Assam Rifles cannot operate inside the areas under the 19 police stations …

Manipur govt declares entire state ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA amid unrest
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur govt declares entire state ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA amid unrest

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for a period of six months in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation. A woman protester blocks a road during 48-hour general strike in Imphal on September 19, 2023 The state government, in a notification, said that the …

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 …

Time is ripe to lift AFSPA from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
1 year, 3 months ago

Time is ripe to lift AFSPA from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

ULFA neither possesses the firepower which characterised its ‘revolutionary’ innards at one point in time, nor does it have the support of the people of Assam It is the irony of the times that the same people who protested, had undertaken “fasts” and had demonised the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles with die-hard determination are now demanding the re-imposition …

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 …

Manipur crisis: Why attempts to vilify Assam Rifles have to be defeated
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur crisis: Why attempts to vilify Assam Rifles have to be defeated

Firstpost  

The Assam Rifles is a noble force that has been at the forefront of internal security management in the North East Over three months have passed since violence erupted in Manipur. Assam Rifles’ excellent track record ever since 1835—when it was first formed as the ‘Cachar Levy’—is not in doubt. The incident in Manipur occurred when the Assam Rifles was …

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 …

The Assam Rifles | Guarding the northeast
1 year, 4 months ago

The Assam Rifles | Guarding the northeast

The Hindu  

The volatile situation in Manipur took a turn for the worse earlier this month after the State Police registered a case against the Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force deployed in the region to restore peace. The Manipur Police claimed the Assam Rifles had disobeyed the law by “obstructing duty” and accused its personnel of blocking police vehicles and helping …

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, 9 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, 9 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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The partial rollback of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
2 years, 8 months ago

The partial rollback of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

The Hindu  

The story so far: On March 31, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the reduction of “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces Act in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland with effect from April 1. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, followed the Assam Disturbed Areas Act of 1955 to deal with the uprising in the Naga Hills and adjoining areas. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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

Disturbed areas under AFSPA to be reduced in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The home minister said the decision was a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the ‘consistent efforts’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi The government of India on Thursday decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a …

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 …

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