AFSPA
Upholding law and discipline: Army is swift, stern in dealing with violators
The Army operates under AFSPA only when the prevailing security situation demands so.
Forces proportionately dealing with Pak along LoC: Def Min
She also said there was 'no rethinking as of now' on the AFSPA in J&K and several insurgency-hit states in the Northeast.
Can't revoke AFSPA in J&K, Army ‘most disciplined’ force: Mufti
Mehbooba said the Army's footprint in the Valley had increased due to the deteriorating security situation.
Not right time to rethink AFSPA or make it milder: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
He said though AFSPA has some strong provisions, the Army is concerned about collateral damages and will ensure convenience of local people.
Time hasn’t come for AFSPA rethink, says Army chief
Act remains a thorny issue in J&K, Northeast.
Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA, says Army chief
Rawat said Army is concerned about collateral damages and ensuring that its operations under the law do not inconvenience the local people.
Engage with BJP on religious nationalism
Nationalism usually leads to violence and so it should be handled with great care.
'No longer a disturbed state,' says Nagaland; opposes proposal for extension of AFSPA
The home ministry has proposed to extend it for another six months in Nagaland from December, after its term of extension lapses.
AFSPA is extended in Assam six months
Security sources said that the Assam govt had extended its term through an executive order and informed all the security agencies operating.
Partial lifting of AFSPA in Assam, Arunachal likely
Notification period may be cut from 6 months to 3.