AFSPA

Sunday, Oct 01, 2023 | Last Update : 08:13 PM IST

Security personnel stand guard as students protest against the "killing" of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Government mute as Manipur still bleeds and burns

It remains incomprehensible how the mighty Indian State stands as a mute victim when a part of it has been bleeding for so long

29 Sep 2023 12:14 AM

Imphal: Security personnel fire tear gas shells as students protest against the "killing" of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Manipur burning, fix the mess

One of the core issues lies around whether chief minister N. Biren Singh’s regime is biased towards the majority Meiteis.

28 Sep 2023 12:04 AM

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Assam: It’ll be good if AFSPA goes

While the announcement had a hint of a disclaimer and conditionality, it will have a largely positive bearing on the entire region

24 May 2023 12:05 AM

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addresses a public meeting in Tuensang, Nagaland, Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit Shah

Mr Shah said that issues concerning the development and rights of eastern Nagaland will be addressed after the elections

21 Feb 2023 11:44 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during a function honouring the war heroes of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, in Guwahati, Saturday, April 23, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Won't hesitate to cross border if terrorists target India from outside: Rajnath

Singh said that the eastern boundary of the country was currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the western frontier

24 Apr 2022 7:56 AM

As per the ministry’s decision, the law, at present in force in all districts of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and some districts of Arunachal Pradesh, will be lifted in 36 districts of the trouble-torn northeastern states. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

AA Edit | AFSPA’s removal marks a good beginning in N-E

It must now extend the process to rest of the areas in the Northeast as well as in the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir

01 Apr 2022 11:40 PM

Besides the traditional internal security hotspots like Kashmir and the Northeast, we need to dwell briefly on other places where attention does not travel easily. (Photo:PTI)

Syed Ata Hasnain | The sensitivities of India’s internal security in 2022

With networks far easier to establish and communications faster and more reliable, instability spreads many times quicker

14 Jan 2022 11:11 PM

A Naga holds a placard during a rally protesting the killings of fourteen civilians by Indian army soldiers earlier this month, in Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. (Photo: AP)

Govt declares entire Nagaland 'disturbed area' amid AFSPA withdrawal demand

The govt has extended AFSPA for six more months with effect from December 30

30 Dec 2021 9:45 AM

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio (PTI)

Centre imposed AFSPA against state's wishes : Nagaland CM Rio

The Chief Minister lamented that objections of the state government are ignored every time and the declaration is renewed 'again and again'

21 Dec 2021 11:06 AM

Nagas participate in a candlelight vigil in memory of fourteen civilians killed by Indian army soldiers earlier this month, in Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Nagaland firing victims' families demand justice, refuse compensation

At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in a botched anti-insurgency operation and retaliatory violence over December 4-5

13 Dec 2021 12:45 PM

Security sources said that Ulfa-I was also trying to recruit new cadres. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Army, cops want AFSPA to stay in Assam

Final call on continuation of AFSPA has to be taken by the state government.

28 Feb 2020 2:28 AM

On Thursday, a clutch of Opposition parties gathered in response to a call by the DMK to voice their protest on the current situation in Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

Rights and Kashmiris

Notwithstanding this, the comments of UNHCHR on the current situation in the Valley appear far from outlandish.

24 Aug 2019 3:51 AM

The concerns on the usage of pellet-firing shotguns in Kashmir are countenanced with an appeal to employ “less lethal” weapons, without specifying the shape or form of such advice. (Representational Image | PTI)

Govt can’t drop its guard in J&K

It is no one’s case that certain individual mistakes, excesses or even policy failures have not happened.

16 Jul 2019 12:52 AM

Overlooking this narrative underlines the absurdity and motivated nature of the stance adopted by OHCHR.

UN Kashmir report motivated

To not do so will be to renege on a government’s compact with the people to safeguard their security.

10 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the central government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole state of Nagaland is in such a "disturbed and dangerous condition" that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary. (Photo: File | Representational)

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for six more months under AFSPA

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been in force in Nagaland for several decades.

01 Jul 2019 6:00 PM

AFSPA empowers the Army to work without any reference to civil authority and provides protection from prosecution to those soldiers who may inadvertently make mistakes in the course of duty. Photo: Representational/PTI)

AFSPA: A law that is little understood

In anticipation of all this, a little analysis and basic information will be good for better understanding of actions.

23 May 2019 12:25 AM

AFSPA gives the military sweeping powers to search and arrest, and to open fire if they deem it necessary for “the maintenance of public order”, and to do so with a degree of immunity from prosecution. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

No plan to withdraw Afspa from Assam: Govt

According to reports, the law is likely to be withdrawn in August and the Centre has asked the Army to plan its return from the state.

19 May 2019 4:29 AM

'Young people of Bengal have been pushed to the brink owing to joblessness and inaction by the present TMC dispensation,' Adityanath said. (Photo: FIle)

Adityanath invokes army to depict strong India

Adityanath, claimed that during Congress rule China used to enter Indian territory 'at will' and play with the country's security.

22 Apr 2019 6:26 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress was dreaming about coming to power at the Centre and asked voters to punish it and its allies in such a way they would not be able to save even their deposits. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

Punish Congress, its allies: Modi urges voters in Bengaluru rally

At the rally, Modi hit out at the Congress on the J&K and national security issues, taking it on its election promise to withdraw AFSPA.

13 Apr 2019 9:12 PM

‘Nyay to create wealth, provide welfare’

As for scrapping the sedition law, it is part of our freedom agenda, says Rajeev Gowda.

08 Apr 2019 12:27 AM

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