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Why is Afspa needed?
The use of the AFSPA pushes the demand for more autonomy, giving the people of the North East more reason to want to secede from a state which enacts such powers and the agitation which ensues continues to justify the use of the AFSPA from the point of view of the Indian Government.
What are the salient features of Afspa?
What is AFSPA? It gives powers to the army, state and central police forces to shoot to kill, search houses and destroy any property that is “likely” to be used by insurgents in areas declared as “disturbed” by the home ministry.
What is a disturbed area?
in any area within a State extensive disturbance of the public peace and tranquillity, by reason of differences or disputes between members of different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such area to be a disturbed area.
WHO declares disturbed under Afspa?
Sec 5] The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. (i) The Governor is empowered to declare any area of the State as “disturbed area’.
Which state has been declared disturbed for another six months under Afspa?
State of Assam
“The Government of Assam in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, has declared the entire State of Assam as ‘Disturbed Area’ up to six months with effect from August 28, 2021, unless withdrawn earlier,” the single-paragraph statement said.
How does Afspa violate human rights?
The Act violates provisions of international human rights law, including the right to life, the right to be protected from arbitrary arrest and detention, and the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. It also denies the victims of the abuses the right to a remedy.
WHO declared disturbed area under Afspa?
WHO declares Afspa?
What is the Army War Cry?
Hooah /ˈhuːɑː/ is a battle cry used by soldiers in the U.S. Army, airmen in the U.S. Air Force, and guardians in the U.S. Space Force. It is comparable to oom Hrah which the United States Marine Corps uses ooh-rah. The United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard use hooyah.
What is the need of AFSPA in India?
Protect borders: With the powers given by AFSPA, the armed forces have been able to protect the borders of the country for decades. Effective Counter-insurgency: A strict law is needed to tackle the insurgent elements inside the country particularly in the Kashmir and northeastern region.
Is AFSPA still in effect?
Currently, AFSPA is enforced in J&K, Assam, Nagaland, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The law has been repealed where insurgencies have decreased and when governments have attained confidence in managing the region using their own police force.
When was AFSPA revoked in Meghalaya?
The Act was revoked in Meghalaya on April 1, 2018. Declaring Nagalandas a “disturbed area”, the Centre in June 2021 extended the operation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act ( AFSPA) in the state for six more months.
What is AFSPA in J&K?
After independence, the AFSPA was enacted in 1958 to help the army maintain the rule of law or public order in the “disturbed areas” of North East India. AFSPA was then implemented in J&K due to the surge in the insurgency in 1990.