News Topic:Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Politics
BJP will forget AFSPA after defeat in LS polls in J-K: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah said that BJP will forget talking about the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) after facing defeat in all five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Politics
Amit Shah signals AFSPA review, troop withdrawal in J-K amid political reactions
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has indicated a potential review of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and the withdrawal of security forces from J&K.
Jammu
AFSPA to be removed from J-K when peace becomes permanent: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Armed Forces Special Power Act will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir when “peace becomes a permanent feature”.
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India
AFSPA removed from parts of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur
The Centre has decided to remove the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from certain districts in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur.
India
Nagaland govt firm on repeal of AFSPA: Rio
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reiterated that the Nagaland government is firm on demanding the repeal of AFSPA from the state.
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Views
No need for black and draconian AFSPA in J-K: Soz
Congress leader Prof. Saifuddin Soz said that many innocent people have suffered immense miseries through AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
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India
Actress Swara Bhasker calls for repeal of AFSPA and UAPA
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has called for the repeal of two controversial laws - AFSPA and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Opinion
SOPORE MASSACRE — When BSF went on a rampage in 1993
"The BSF personnel began indiscriminate firing... Nearly fifty people died,” Abdul Hakeem in his book about Sopore Massacre says.
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IUST launches new M.Tech AI, FYUGP programs
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has announced the introduction of cutting-edge Master's and four-year Undergraduate programs.
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SIU Kulgam presents chargesheet against four militants
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Kulgam has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, designated under the NIA, Kulgam, against four militants.
Apni Party extends full support to PC on North Kashmir LS segment
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Monday announced its support in to Sajad Gani Lone-led Peoples Conference (PC) in the Baramulla Lok Sabha segment.
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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama
In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.
Heavy rain can’t dampen spirits as DDC Member Javed Rahim Bhat joins PDP
In a significant development, District Development Council (DDC) Member Javed Rahim Bhat, hailing from Rajpora, officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
