Question: In addition to the withdrawn of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the state of Meghalaya, in which of the following states its area of operation has been restricted?
(a) Manipur
(b) Nagaland
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Tripura
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- In April, 2018, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been withdrawn from Meghalaya by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- This decision has come into effect from April 1st, 2018 in all areas of Meghalaya.
- According to officials in Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), its area of operation in Arunachal Pradesh has been restricted to eight police stations bordering Assam and three districts adjoining Myanmar.
- Under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act security forces have special powers to arrest anyone without any warrant and to investigate their property during the operation.
- The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was passed by the Indian Parliament in September 1958.
- This law was prominently opposed by Manipur’s activist Irom Sharmila, who fasted against this law for 16 years.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/afspa-removed-from-meghalaya-parts-of-arunachal/article23647009.ece
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/afspa-removed-from-meghalaya-eight-police-stations-in-arunachal-pradesh-5148386/