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MP seeks repeal of army act (AFSPA) - Steps fail to better image
Telegraph | New Delhi, Dec. 19
The army may investigate alleged human rights violations by its personnel but its popularity in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir is going downhill, AGP Rajya Sabha MP Kumar Deepak Das said in Parliament today, urging revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
The issue was raised as a special mention in the Upper House at a time when there are several petitions before the Supreme Court demanding repeal of the act.
Putting aside the usual arguments against the army, Das tried challenging the goodwill of the armed forces. He said violation of human rights by officers and troops was unacceptable in the army and it thoroughly investigated every case reported.
“But it is also a fact that the presence of the army in the civil areas with AFSPA has affected the respect and popularity of the army in the Northeast. It is, therefore, imperative to boost civilian institutions in the Northeast or J&K by devolving power to the grassroots and beefing up local law enforcement,” he said.
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