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NHRC mulls looking into AFSPA repeal
Assam Tribune | PTI, New Delhi, Oct 17
The National Human Rights Commission will consider looking into the issue of repealing the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and the time it needs to continue.
This was announced by NHRC Chairperson Justice K G Balakrishnan while addressing theNational Consultation for Universal Periodic Review 2012 here.
“The Commission would consider looking into this (repealing of AFSPA) and also how much more time this needs to continue, he said.
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