Search Results for: AFSPA

AFSPA is not permanent; I want to ban pellet guns, says Mehbooba Mufti

"We can't force someone to talk by throwing stones on them," the J&K CM said, referring to stone pelting on security forces by civilians.

Oct 21, 2016

Irom Sharmila launches People's Resurgence Justice Alliance, will fight elections in Manipur

The human rights activist had earlier this year broken her 16-year-long fast, which she had undertaken to have AFSPA repealed from the state.

Oct 18, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: As Swamy demands President's Rule in Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi visits Apollo Hospital

Swamy said several terror modules in the state had become active in the absence of its leader.

Oct 7, 2016

Evening Wrap: Iranian leader Khamenei calls Saudi royals 'evil'; Eid al-Adha holiday changed; India may shun Champions Trophy, and more

Here's our pick of top stories that have broken throughout the day so far.

Sep 7, 2016

Kashmir unrest: All-party meeting decides to continue talks, split over AFSPA

The parties call for more dialogues, even as some want AFSPA revoked.

Sep 7, 2016

Irom back in hospital after locals say her decision to end her hunger strike is an 'act of betrayal'

While the police looked for options where to keep the activist, she was escorted to Imphal City police station.

Aug 11, 2016

Court relief for Irom Sharmila as she ends her 16-year-long hunger strike

The activist was on a fast to protest against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, and was being force-fed through a nasal tube.

Aug 9, 2016

Anti-AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila to end 16-year hunger strike on Aug. 9; to contest elections

Irom Sharmila said she will contest elections to repeal AFSPA even after a recent supreme court verdict removed absolute immunity from investigations on conduct of armed forces.

Jul 26, 2016

Soldier, militant killed in ongoing encounter at North Kashmir's Kupwara district

The Army intercepted the militants after they crossed the Line of Control in Kashmir

Jun 15, 2016

Top JuM commander among 2 militants killed in Srinagar

The police has not confirmed if the slain militants were the ones involved in the attacks on policemen on Monday.

May 24, 2016

PM Modi should learn from predecessors Vajpayee, Manmohan: Ex-RAW chief AS Dulat

He said that after Jawaharlal Nehru, it was AB Vajpayee who handled the Kashmir issue effectively.

Dec 3, 2015

Meghalaya: Protests after Army kills 2 civilians in mistaken identity case

The Garo Students' Union and the opposition National People's Party demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident.

Nov 27, 2015

Thousands protest in Meghalaya against court's AFSPA order

The protest marches witnessed public opposition to enforce the controversial act in the region which is plagued with series of kidnappings and killings.

Nov 7, 2015

Meghalaya: Intelligence Bureau officer killed by militants in South Garo Hills

The officer, who was abducted along with another person, was found dead on Friday.

Sep 25, 2015

Subramanian Swamy Advocates President's Rule in J&K, Says Military Should Take Charge for 2 Years

The army enjoys special powers in many "disturbed" areas of J&K under the provisions of Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Jul 23, 2015

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