The Union Homen Minister of India Amit Shah on Thursday has taken the decision on AFSPA that turns to be a huge relief to North-East. The decision is to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur.
“In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades,” the Home Minister tweeted.
This special decision has been taken by the Central Government in the case of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
It may be recalled that recently para commandos killed several civilians on suspicion of terrorists in Mann district of Nagaland. The demand for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 was raised even more forcefully soon after the incident.
“Thanks to PM Narendra Modi Ji’s unwavering commitment, our North-Eastern region, which was neglected for decades is now witnessing a new era of peace, prosperity and unprecedented development,” Shah said.
“I congratulate the people of North East on this momentous occassion,” he added.