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27 Sep 2023

Manipur Under AFSPA Again, Except For 19 Valley Police Stations

The 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.

09 Sep 2023

'Scrap AFSPA, Disturbed Areas Act From Assam': Himanta Govt Urges Centre

Assam 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.

24 Feb 2023

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"The AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) has already been withdrawn from many parts of Nagaland.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 said.

Assam government

20 Oct 2022

Assam govt withdraws AFSPA from West Karbi Anglong, extends in eight districts

Assam government extends AFSPA in 8 districts and 1 sub-division for 6 months The government has also withdrawn it from the West Karbi Anglong district This Act has been extended every six months since 1990 after a state government review of the situation

01 Oct 2022

AFSPA extended in THESE districts of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months

The Centre has extended AFSPA in certain districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh It has been implemented in 9 districts in Nagaland and 3 in Arunachal Pradesh

10 May 2022

We will make sure AFSPA is removed from all areas in Assam: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act will soon be revoked from the entire Assam He said that distracted youth is joining the mainstream and parleys are being held with neighbouring states to resolve 7 decade-old issues"

narendra modi in assam

28 Apr 2022

PM Modi in Assam: Praises double-engine sarkar - key highlights

With the spirit of 's', the solution to border-related issues is being sought today, Modi aid Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma heaped raises on PM Modi for inking the Karbi Accord The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for several educational, healthcare, and development projects

31 Mar 2022

Amit Shah announces reduction in disturbed areas under AFSPA in THESE states

Home Minister said disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur will be reduced after decades. AFSPA has not been completely revoked from these three northeastern states. Many have demanded complete withdrawal of AFSPA.

01 Jan 2022

'Positive' development on AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Northeast political parties have been demanding repeal of AFSPA. Sarma said tribal insurgency is almost over in Assam. Nagaland has demanded repeal of AFSPA.

Nagaland killings

30 Dec 2021

Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland for six months amid protest

The AFSPA has been operational for decades The calls for the withdrawal of AFSPA arose after 14 civilians were killed in an army operation Home Minister Amit Shah called it a case of 'mistaken identity'

26 Dec 2021

Panel to decide on withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland

The Nagaland government also announced to provide government jobs to the kin of the deceased

26 Dec 2021

Panel to decide on withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland

The Nagaland government also announced to provide government jobs to the kin of the deceased

20 Dec 2021

Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopts resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA

The decision comes after 14 civilians were killed by security forces in Mon district. Nagaland Assembly demanded repeal of AFSPA from Northeast, especially Nagaland. Similar resolutions were earlier adopted on March 3, 1971 and July 27, 2015.

18 Dec 2021

Can't say if Human Right violation is taking place due to AFSPA: NHRC Chairman

The NHRC Chairperson also said that in a civilised society like India, there is no room for fake encounters.

Nagaland killings

11 Dec 2021

AFSPA: Nagaland governor summons special Assembly session on Dec 20

The Assembly will meet at 9:30 am on Monday The session comes amid demand to revoke AFSPA

08 Dec 2021

'Repeal AFSPA' clamour grows louder after Nagaland firing, Act explained here

13 civilians were killed by security forces in Nagaland in an apparent case of 'mistaken identity'.

Nagaland killings

06 Dec 2021

NHRC issues notice to Centre, Nagaland over killing of civilians in Army op

The commission has issued notices to the defence secretary, Union home secretary, chief secretary and the Nagaland director general of police, seeking a detailed report in the matter within six weeks.

06 Dec 2021

Nagaland, Meghalaya CMs demand repeal of AFSPA in wake of civilian killings

In Assam as well, opposition parties echoed their demand for the repeal of AFSPA.

Nagaland killings

06 Dec 2021

Nagaland civilian killings by Army a case of mistaken identity: Amit Shah

Amit Shah addressed parliament on Nagaland killings He called the incident a case of mistaken identity

Jammu and Kashmir

18 Nov 2021

Hyderpora killings: Omar Abdullah stages protest demanding return of bodies

Families of persons killed in J&K's Hyderpora are demanding bodies Omar Abdullah staged a protest to support the families' demand

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