Introduction The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (for short ‘AFSPA’) is an act of the Parliament of India that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. AFSPA has been very controversial legislation from its inception. Patricia Mukhim writes that the Northeast is not only less understood
AFSPA AND NAGALAND KILLINGS
Introduction The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (for short ‘AFSPA’) is an act of the Parliament of India that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. AFSPA has been very controversial legislation from its inception. Patricia Mukhim writes that the Northeast is not only less understood
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