Question 3534
Which of the following north-eastern states aims to remove AFSPA by december 2023?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The Correct Answer is Assam . In News Assam aims to completely withdraw AFSPA by December 2023 Key Points Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 22 May 2023 that the state aims to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) completely by the end of 2023 . The state was declared a 'disturbed area' under AFSPA during the intervening night of November 27-28, 1990, and this was extended every six months since then. Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 is an act of the Parliament of India that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in "disturbed areas". This law empowers the security forces to conduct operations and arrest anyone without a prior warrant. According to the Disturbed Areas Act, 1976 once declared 'disturbed', the area has to maintain the status quo for a minimum of 3 months.
