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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. …

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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 …

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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of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, unless withdrawn earlier.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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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Centre to consider revoking AFSPA, plans to pull back troops from J-K in place: Amit Shah
8 months, 4 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. …

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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 …

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Manipur Violence: Srinagar’s top police recalled to state amidst unrest
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur Violence: Srinagar’s top police recalled to state amidst unrest

Live Mint  

Amid renewed violence in Manipur triggered by the killing of two students, the Union Home Ministry took the step of transferring senior Police officer Rakesh Balwal back to the northeastern state from Srinagar. This decision aligns with the recommendation put forth by the Home Ministry approximately one month ago, calling for a heightened presence of officials in Manipur to address …

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’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 …

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200 Pak terrorists ready to infiltrate into J&K: Northern Army Commander
2 years, 7 months ago

200 Pak terrorists ready to infiltrate into J&K: Northern Army Commander

India Today  

Around 200 terrorists are waiting across the border to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has said. They are waiting to be launched to this side,” Lt Gen Dwivedi said in reply to a question on day one of the North Tech Symposium on Friday. READ | Under cover of Pakistan turmoil, terrorists step …

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Armed Forces Special Powers Act – Fighting or Fueling Insurgencies?
2 years, 11 months ago

Armed Forces Special Powers Act – Fighting or Fueling Insurgencies?

The Diplomat  

On December 4, Indian Army personnel shot and killed six coal miners at Oting village in the northeastern state of Nagaland’s Mon district. Indeed, demands for repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 are gathering momentum not just in Nagaland but across the restive Northeast. The AFSPA is legislation that grants armed forces personnel in “disturbed areas” “certain …

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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 …

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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 …

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Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review
3 years ago

Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review

News 18  

A recent incident in Nagaland resulting in the death of 13 civilians and one soldier has been extremely unfortunate. National security establishment considers AFSPA an absolute necessity to deal with the ever-evolving national security challenges, whereas some NGOs and human rights organisations find it draconian and consider it as State’s tool of abuse, oppression and discrimination. AFSPA, enacted by Indian …

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Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?
3 years ago

Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?

India Today  

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland's Mon district. The AFSPA grants the armed forces extraordinary powers and legal immunity to bring back order in areas designated as "disturbed" by the government. Read | Civilian killing in Nagaland: Case of mistaken identity, says Home Minister Amit Shah …

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Nagaland killings underline AFSPA pitfalls
3 years ago

Nagaland killings underline AFSPA pitfalls

The Hindu  

The killing of civilians in a botched ambush by the armed forces in Nagaland’s Mon district on Saturday and its violent fallout have put the spotlight on the Armed Forces Act of 1958. The death of 15 people — six of them coal miners “mistaken” as extremists — and a soldier over 24 hours of madness also threatens to cast …

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