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Afspa extended in 4 Assam dists by 6 monthsIndiaTimes - Published | |
6 more months of Afspa in certain districts of NagalandCentre extends Afspa in 8 districts and 21 police stations in Nagaland till Sep 30, 2024, under Armed Forces Act to maintain law and order.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar, Mehbooba hope Shah’s statement on AFSPA review is not just poll ‘jumla’Union home minister Amit Shah's consideration of reviewing AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir has evoked mixed responses. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti supports the move, while NC's Omar Abdullah remains cautious. Amit..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre declares eight districts and 21 police stations across Nagaland as 'disturbed' under AFSPAIndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu & Kashmir Parties Welcome Home Minister Amit Shah`s AFSPA Removal Talk But Question Election DelayReacting the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that the centre is mulling removing AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir, People's Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed hope for real change.Zee News - Published | |
Centre to consider revoking AFSPA, plans to pull back troops from J&K in place: Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | |
Bunkers in Imphal spark Afspa return buzzIndiaTimes - Published | |
No terror killing in Assam so far this year: DGPAssam DGP GP Singh has said that no civilian or trooper was killed or abducted by any terrorist outfit in the state so far this year, a first since 1991. Speaking on the sidelines of a government event..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam, withdrawn from 4 othersThe AFSPA empowers security forces to conduct operations and arrest anyone without any prior warrant.DNA - Published | |
Manipur crisis: Hills remain under Afspa, Imphal stays out of its purviewThe Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) in the state for another six months, starting from October 1. However, the act will not be enforced in areas under the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Protests in Manipur continue over killing of youths; AFSPA extendedViolent protests continued in Manipur's capital over the kidnapping and killing of two youths. Curfew was re-imposed in two districts of East and West Imphal. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Manipur Declared `Disturbed Area` Under AFSPA Again, Except For 19 Valley Police StationsThe Governor of Manipur has imposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on the entire state except for 19 police stations in the valley, starting from October 1, 2023.Zee News - Published | |
Manipur govt declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence; AFSPA extended for 6 months19 police stations mainly comprising areas in the valley have been kept out of its purview.DNA - Published | AFSPA extended for further 6 months in parts of Nagaland, ArunachalThe Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, giving armed forces personnel sweeping powers in "disturbed areas" to maintain public order. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Manipur seeks Afspa extension, Assam seeks full withdrawalIndiaTimes - Published | Assam to recommend to Centre to completely withdraw AFSPA & Disturbed Areas Act from statenewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
`Scrap AFSPA, Disturbed Areas Act From Entire State`: Himanta Govt Urges CentreAssam CM Sarma on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and pleaded for the complete withdrawal of the AFSPA from the state.Zee News - Published | Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on Amit Shah, seeks total withdrawal of Afspa from AssamAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Union home minister Amit Shah at his official residence in New Delhi and pleaded for the complete withdrawal of the contentious Armed Forces..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
Assam to 'withdraw' AFSPA by 2023 end: CM Himanta Biswa SarmanewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News | Assam Police must examine how Indian Army can be freed after AFSPA: CM SarmanewKerala.com - Published |
Once peace returns to J-K, AFSPA will be removed: Rajnath SinghnewKerala.com - Published | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan Of Cross Border Attack If NeededToday, AFSPA has been removed from the majority of the Northeast. I am waiting for the day when permanent peace will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir and AFSPA will be removed from here as well, said..Zee News - Published |
AFSPA to be completely lifted from Assam this year: SarmanewKerala.com - Published | AFSPA to be completely lifted from Assam by...: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's big announcementAssam also plans to rope in ex-military personnel to train our police force.DNA - Published |
May lift Afspa from entire Assam by December, says Himanta Biswa SarmaThe contentious Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act that vests extraordinary powers on central security personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations is likely to be withdrawn by December from the..IndiaTimes - Published | Aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by end of 2023: CM Himanta Biswa SarmanewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Assam govt for removal of AFSPA from five districts: Himanta Biswa SarmaIndiaTimes - Published | Nagaland civilian killings: Centre denies sanction to prosecute 30 Army men in Oting botched ambush caseAny legal action taken against security personnel must first have approval from the Ministry of Defence under AFSPA.DNA - Published |
'Disturbed areas' in northeast under AFSPA to be reduced: Amit ShahThe Centre has decided to decrease the jurisdiction of 'disturbed areas' declared under the AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur from April. Union home minister Amit Shah said the decision had been..IndiaTimes - Published | Modi government decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in Northeast: Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published |
MHA extends AFSPA in Nagaland's 8 districtsIndiaTimes - Published | AFSPA extended in parts of Arunachal, NagalandThe Union home ministry on Friday extended for six months the "disturbed area" status in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. According to two..IndiaTimes - Published |
In Nagaland, PM Narendra Modi`s 3P Formula For State`s Development"The AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) has already been withdrawn from many parts of Nagaland. The government has been taking steps so that AFSPA is not required in future in the state," Modi..Zee News - Published | Shah: Total AFSPA exit from Nagaland in next 3-4 yearsIndiaTimes - Published |
Violence in Kashmir, Maoist areas, Northeast down by 80%: Amit ShahTargeting Rahul Gandhi, the Union minister said Congress MP had sought removal of AFSPA (the 1958 law that gives special powers to soldiers during counter-insurgency/terrorism ops), “but we told him..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP freed Manipur from terrorism, bandhs: Amit ShahAddressing a public rally at Moirang in Bishnupur district after virtually inaugurating 12 projects worth Rs 300 crore and laying the foundation stone of nine projects worth Rs 1,007 crore, Shah said..IndiaTimes - Published |
Northeast Diary: Thrust on AFSPA withdrawal, regional connectivity ahead of pollsSeven years on, there is still no solution in sight due to differences over certain demands. While the NSCN (I-M) is reluctant to compromise on the issues of a separate flag and a constitution, the..IndiaTimes - Published | AFSPA may be withdrawn from more places in Assam, says SarmanewKerala.com - Published |
'Disturbed Area' tag under AFSPA removed from Assam distnewKerala.com - Published | Assam govt withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong, extends in eight districtsThe act was enacted in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months since then after a state government review of the situation.Zee News - Published |
Northeast Diary: One step forward, two steps back on AFSPA?IndiaTimes - Published | Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 more monthsnewKerala.com - Published Also reported by •Zee News |
Northeast Diary: Law protects Army, who will protect civilians?The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, or AFSPA has come to the rescue of the soldiers involved in the operation. The law, which is fully or partially applicable to four states in..IndiaTimes - Published | Home minister Shah: Govt pacts with tribals gave Northeast AFSPA reliefIndiaTimes - Published |
'After reduction of AFSPA in NE, Army's focus on northern borders increased'newKerala.com - Published | |
