AFSPA
Afspa SC plea: Symptomatic of a deeper problem
The military like any other institution is not perfect and is susceptible to odd operational mistakes.
SC to hear Armymen’s pleas over ‘persecution’ on Sept 4
The petition said guidelines are necessary for protecting the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the country .
SC to hear plea of Army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas on Sep 4
Meanwhile, the bench said that two separate petitions related to Manipur fake encounter cases will be heard on September 4.
350 Armymen appeal to Supreme Court against dilution of Afspa
Admitting the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar agreed to hear the matter next Monday.
Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army personnel tell SC
SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.
AFSPA will be eased in more areas, says Kiren Rijiju
The minister claimed the Centre was extremely sensitive to the demands of the Nagas and other groups in the Northeast.
Playing politics over security?
The AFSPA now needs to be removed or at least relaxed in Kashmir.
AFSPA still needed in J&K
The Army would do well not to misuse its power to search, arrest or shoot.
Afspa lifted from Meghalaya, many parts of Arunachal
Across the Northeast, there has been a huge reduction of 96 per cent in casualties among the security forces from 289 in 1997 to 12 in 2017.
CPI(M) pushes for repeal of 'draconian' laws in J&K, peace talks with Pak
The party also expressed serious concern over the attacks on Kashmiri students, businessmen and others outside J&K.