Guwahati: After the Centre turned it down, the Assam government on Thursday, for the first time, extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months, thereby declaring the entire state as a “disturbed area”. Disclosing that the Government of India, after thoroughly reviewing the overall law andContinue Reading
The Acts protect individuals representing the state when they commit murder, as they facilitate detaining, harassing and killing civilians based on mere suspicion of personnel in the forcesContinue Reading
Agartala – The Left-ruled Tripura on Wednesday decided to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) which gives sweeping powers and judicial immunity to security forces in conflict-hit areas. The law was enforced in the state 18 years ago to curb terrorism. Political parties, including the ruling Communist PartyContinue Reading
