AFSPA

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958 to bring under control what the government of India considered ‘disturbed’ areas. The Act has often faced flak from human rights groups as it gave sweeping powers and immunity to the army in conflict-ridden areas.

• The Tripura Government in 2015 decided to lift the controversial law.
• As of now, according to the Home Ministry, six more states come under the ambit of this law under various conditions.

AFSPA Explained

Which other states are under AFSPA right now?

• Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (except the Imphal municipal area), Arunachal Pradesh (only the Tirap, Changlang ....