Repeal of AFSPA
Source: The Sangai Express
Delhi, December 03 2014 :
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju today informed the Rajya Sabha that representations have been received from time to time from different organisations including Non-Govemmental Organisations for withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) .
Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee in its report submitted to Government on June 6, 2005, recommended repeal of AFSPA and suggested to amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 by inserting a new Chapter VI-A in respect of North Eastern States so as to provide for provisions contained in Armed Forces (Special Powers): Act.
The recommendations of the Committee are under consideration of the Government.