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The decision on the extension of the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Assam may be taken soon. ET reported that the state government of Assam was advised to rationalise the use of the facility for another six months after February 28. The order on extension may be…
The entire state of Nagaland has been declared a “disturbed area” for six more months, till December, under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. This act empowers security forces to carry out operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior warrant. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said on…
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 is an act of the Parliament of India that grant special powers to the Indian Armed Forces the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas“. According to the Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1976 once declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for…
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