The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958 to bring under control what the government of India considered ‘disturbed’ areas. The Act has often faced flak from human rights groups as it gave sweeping powers and immunity to the army in conflict-ridden areas.
AFSPA Explained
Which other states are under AFSPA right now?
Why is this required?
How does one officially declare a region to be ‘disturbed’?
What about the State Government’s role?
Is the Act uniform in nature?
Is Tripura then the first state to completely do away with AFSPA?