New Delhi: The Center has decided to reduce the limit on the Special Martial Rights Act (AFSPA) in the north-eastern states. The law is being withdrawn from some parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Assam. It is not clear from which areas the Special Rights Act is being withdrawn. For years, state governments and a number of organizations have been calling for the repeal of the law giving special rights to the military. There are allegations of serious human rights violations under the guise of the law. Protests erupted in Nagaland last December against the AFSPA law after 14 civilians were killed in a military shooting mistaken for militants.
Amit Shah says it is an important step
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that this is an important step for the Narendra Modi-led government. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, continuous efforts were made to bring lasting peace to the North Eastern States. These measures helped to reduce the scope of the law. These states have been neglected by previous governments for decades. But now they are witnessing a new era of prosperity and peace through unprecedented development. Amit Shah said.
What is Afspa?
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is a law that gives the military special powers to restore peace in states where internal unrest is out of control. In areas where this is being done, the military has the power to arrest, detain and detain anyone at any time. You can search any home without a search warrant. Anyone suspected of committing anti-national activities can be shot. It also provides legal protection for soldiers.