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In light of the declining trend of violence in the North East and J&K region do you think that AFSPA has lived its utility? Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

Armed Forces Special Power Act enacted in 1958 gives the armed forces wide ranging powers to maintain public order in areas designated as 'disturbed'.

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Declining trend

Ministry of Home Affairs Annual report 2021 - 70% decline in number of insurgency/violence related incidents in North east region
Jammu & Kashmir Police data indicate decline in number of civilian casualties & active militants in J&K region.

AFSPA lived its utility

1Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee recommended repeal of the act & introduction of new law that would provide adequate legal protection to armed forces ensuring human rights protection
2Bezbaruah committee recommended repeal but only in areas where it is not necessary

[Diagram: flowchart with 'Other issues with AFSPA' branching to 'Undermining democracy', 'Unfettered powers', 'Federal issues', 'Lack of accountability']

However, AFSPA is still needed

1Rise in recent number of ethnic conflicts & insurgencies in North East (ex) Kuki-Meitei conflict of Manipur
2Abrogation of Article 370 and continued tensions in Jammu & Kashmir necessitate AFSPA
3Extraordinary situations like violence need extraordinary measures to control it
4Constitution in its preamble & DPSP prioritises sovereignty & integrity of the nation

Therefore, AFSPA is not just a question of security but also of development. Once development is done & local police become capable, AFSPA can be repealed

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Conclusion

Therefore, AFSPA is not just a question of security but also of development. Once development is done & local police become capable, AFSPA can be repealed

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  • Data-backed argument on declining violence
  • Cited Jeevan Reddy Committee

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Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Internal Security - AFSPA

AFSPA and North East/J&K

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