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Centre Government Extended AFSPA in certain areas of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh

Posted 31 Mar 2025

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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act(AFSPA) has been extended for six months to address insurgency and maintain order amid ethnic violence.

About AFSPA

  • It gives armed forces power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”.
  • Disturbed area can be declared under Section 3 of AFSPA when a part or whole State/ Union Territory (UT) is in such a condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary.
    • The Central Government or Governor of State or administrator of UT can declare the whole or part of State/UT as a disturbed area.
  • Special power provided to armed forces 
    • Use of force, including lethal force, against individuals violating the law.
    • Arrest and search without a warrant.
    • Immunity from prosecution without prior Central government approval.

Concerns related to AFSPA

  • Human rights violations: Human rights organizations and local groups have criticized AFSPA for alleged excesses by security forces.
  • Failure of Governance: AFSPA is often seen as a temporary solution to deeper political failures.
  • Public distrust: Lack of transparency in military actions leads to anti-Army sentiment.

Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee about AFSPA

  • Repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
  • Amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)  to include provisions of AFSPA specifically for the Northeast states.
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  • AFSPA
  • Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee
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