2010 · Q7
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act ?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AIt gives army officers acting under the Act legal immunity for their action,
- BThe Act confers armed forces special powers in operations against the Naxals
- CThere has been widespread agitation against the Act
- DJustice (Retd) B.P. Jeevan Reddy Committee was constituted to review the Act
Explanation
AFSPA is not framed for anti-Naxal operations; it applies to 'disturbed areas' (J&K, Northeast).