Tag: NORTHEAST STATES

The AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) is to be lifted in districts of 3 North East States. The 3 states include Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland. AFSPA in Assam is lifted from 23 districts completely and in one district it is diluted not abolished. In Manipur 15 districts and in Nagaland 7 districts are free from AFSPA. This information of removing AFSPA releases from the MoH officially. The statement says that under the vision and guidance of PM Modi to bring improved security situation and fast-tracked development, several efforts and agreements to end an insurgency are made possible. This is a "historic" step taken by PM Modi and his government calls, Amit Shah, Home Minister Of India. Lifting AFSPA Will Help NE States : Well AFSPA has always been a controversial issue ov...