extended sarma steps step reduction rifles curfew nagaland men took reduced read villages cms conflict continues india supreme parts amit lift dibrugarh killed raf probe body manipur disturbed needs human

Articles for Afspa, search results for parts

Manipur: Massive rally in Imphal Valley against AFSPA
2 weeks ago

Manipur: Massive rally in Imphal Valley against AFSPA

Hindustan Times  

A massive rally was held in Manipur's capital Imphal on Tuesday against the Armed Forces Act and the alleged "terrorist action" taking place in the strife-torn state since May last year. Along the route, participants chanted slogans such as “Do not obliterate Manipur,” “Repeal AFSPA,” “Long live Manipur,” and “Self-determination is our birthright.” The demonstration was organised jointly by AMUCO, …

Manipur Imphal Nando
Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts
1 month ago

Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Several Meitei organisations on Thursday organised demonstrations and rallies in various parts of the Imphal valley against the re-imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state. The protesters also demanded prompt action against the members of the Kuki-Zo-Hmar group who were allegedly responsible for the killing of six civilians including three women and three children from Jiribam. …

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution
1 month ago

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: An uneasy calm shrouded Manipur on Tuesday as the umbrella body of Meitei civil society outfits rejected a resolution passed by National Democratic Alliance legislators and members of warring ethnic groups took out separate rallies in their respective strongholds over divergent demands. Monday’s meeting, which was convened amid a surge in violence in the strife-torn state, produced a strongly …

Society Resolution Members Areas Nda Meitei Manipur
Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA

India TV News  

The Manipur government has formally requested the Centre to reconsider and withdraw the reimposition of the Armed Forces Act from areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state. This development follows the recent notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 14, 2024, reimposing AFSPA in the regions of Sekmai, Lamsang, Lamlai, Moirang, Leimakhong, and Jiribam …

State Centre Manipur Afspa
Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted

India Today  

As tensions soared in Manipur following the recovery of the bodies of all six missing persons, protesters targeted the houses of ministers and MLAs, ransacking their residences and setting some of them on fire. They also tried to storm the Chief Minister N Biren Singh's house as security forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse the crowd in various …

State Minister Centre Meitei Manipur Hai Imphal
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 …

Security Districts Areas Stations Meitei Kangpokpi Manipur
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 …

State Act Afspa Six Months Extended Four Districts Disturbed Area
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 …

State Stations Afspa Nagaland Kohima District
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 …

Kashmir Punjab Jammu Act Areas Armed Afspa
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 …

Central District Stations Afspa Mha Six Months Nagaland
Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The killing of three Kuki village patrol guards by armed miscreants in the Ukhrul district of violence-hit Manipur on Friday has led to protests by members of the community and demands for the reimposition of the contentious Armed Forces Act in all parts of the northeastern state from where it was removed earlier. Alleging blockade of essential goods being prevented …

Districts State District Meitei Kangpokpi Manipur Ukhrul
’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 …

India Jammu Singh
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 …

Afspa Extended Eight 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 …

Districts District Area Stations Pradesh Mha Six Months
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 …

Districts Afspa Nagaland Ians
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 …

State Central District Areas Afspa Mha Nagaland
Won\'t hesitate to cross border if terrorists target India from outside: Rajnath
2 years, 8 months ago

Won\'t hesitate to cross border if terrorists target India from outside: Rajnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that India would not hesitate to act against terrorists who target the country from across the border. "Durable peace and stability has ensured that AFSPA gets withdrawn from the northeast and the role of chief ministers in the region has also been commendable, with Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma taking the leading," he …

India War Border Country Minister Singh
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 …

State Shah Minister Centre Act Manipur Afspa
Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify
3 years ago

Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify

The Hindu  

SOLDIERS OF 21 PARA OF the Indian Army are trained to handle lethal strike weapons and carry out specialised operations. Then suddenly, the security forces started firing indiscriminately killing some villagers and injuring a few of them.” Condemning the “barbaric cowardice act” and “atrocities towards the innocent civilians and youngsters” by the Indian armed forces, Oting Citizen has dared the …

Security Army States Indian Incident Statement Peace Talks
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 …

Meghalaya State Act Area Force Special Manipur
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 …

Northeast Naga Afspa Mha Nagaland