The Minister of the Union AMIT Shah led by the Ministry of the Interior informed on Sunday that strict AfSPA was extended to the entire State Manipur, except 13 areas of the police station. Furthermore, AfSPA was also expanded in the districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding in Arunacal Pradesh and 3 areas of police stations bordering with Assam for 6 months.
AFSPA in manipur
The violence affected by the northeastern state of manipures has been under the resignation of the main minister and leader BJP N Biren Singh since 13 February 2025. Manipur recorded sporadic events of violence after the outbreak after the cycle of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities began on 3 May 2023.
AfSPA first deposited in Manpur in 1958, specifically in the districts of Senapati, Tamanpati and Ukrul, which control Naga.
Over time, it has spread to other areas, including Kuki-Zomi regions during the Mizo Uprising at the age of 60, and until 1980, the whole state was covered by Meitei.
Since its initial deposit, AFSPA has been continuously in force in different parts of manipure with periodic extensions and adjustment based on the security situation.
AFSPA protests in manipuru
Protests against the Armed Forces Act (Special Forces) (AfSPA) In manipur, they intensified after alleged rape and killing Thangjam Manoram in 2004, which caused extensive outrage and the requirements for its abolition.
Irom Sarmil’s civil rights activist has become a symbol of resistance by performing a hungry strike since November 2000, which lasted more than 16 years, to protest against infringement of human rights ACT.
AFSPA in ARUNACHAL PRADESH
The Namai, Mahadevpur and Chowkhan Police Station, which Border Assam, was marked as “disturbed”, along with Tirap, Changlang and long -term districts by the central government. AfSPA has been extended to 6 months in these areas.
What is AfSpa?
The Armed Forces Act (special powers) (AfSPA), adopted in 1958, is a legislation that provides special powers to Indian armed forces and central armed police forces operating in areas declared “disturbed” by the government.
These areas are usually regions that experience an uprising or militance where state governments consider it difficult to maintain the right and order.
Key provisions AFSPA:
The power of using the power: AfSPA allows safety forces to use strength, including shooting to kill, against individuals acting against the law in disturbed areas, after they have provided proper warning.
Arrest and Search: Security personnel may arrest anyone suspects of committing recognizable crimes without order and look for any space for these individuals or weapons.
Legal immunity: AfSPA provides legal immunity to security forces for measures adopted according to its provision, which requires the sanction of the Central Government for any legal proceedings against them.
Disturbed areas: The statement of the area as “disturbed” is usually carried out by the state or central government, and such areas must maintain this status for at least three months.
Where is AfSPA actually in India?
AfSPA is currently in force in the northeast parts (Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and some districts of Arunacal Pradesh) and previously applied in Jamm and Kashmir until its cancellation in 2019.
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