Repealing The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)1958 In The NE: Is This The Right Time?

On September 11, 1958, a law (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) was enacted to deal with the ongoing disturbed situation in the Naga Hills, which were then part of Assam.…

By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)

Central Armed Forces and Internal Security

India since its independence has been constantly embroiled in several internal problems. The Government of India has had to put in lot of efforts to put down many separatist fires…

By Sanjiv Krishan Sood

Efforts on to remove AFSPA completely from NE: PM

Diphu (Assam), Apr 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the north-east region. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed…

Government of India, in an important step, reduces disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades

The consistent efforts of the Government under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and improvement in the security situation in the Northeast has resulted in a significant…

Centre declares Nagaland as ‘disturbed area’ for another 6 months

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Government of India on Wednesday further extended the operation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland for six more months…