Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16:
The newly floated committee to review AFSPA will be holding a four day public hearing on the matter at the premises of Manipur Human Rights Commission from December 27.The Committee headed by Justice (Retd) BP Jeevan Reddy called upon individuals, organisations, parties, institutions, NGOs and stake holders who have views on the subject matter to register with the office of MHRC and obtain a time when they may present their submission and representation in person, said a commission source.
Even though the committee would be occupying the court room of the rights panel during its four day public hearing, proceedings of the latter would not be disrupted as the same would be held at the office of the chairperson as usual, the source added.
Other members of the review committee include Dr SB Nakade, PP Shrivastav, Lt General (Retd), VR Raghavan and journalist and NE expert Sanjoy Hazarika.