TNPSC Thervupettagam

AFSPA repeal

December 10 , 2021 964 days 628 0
  • The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio demanded to repeal the AFSPA.
  • It was in the aftermath of security forces’ killing of 14 civilians in Mon district of Nagaland.
  • In June 2021, Ministry of Home Affairs had declared the entire State of Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for six more months in accordance with the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
  • AFSPA provides power to the armed forces to maintain public order in disturbed areas.

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