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Some "Congress Friends" Conspired Against Removal Of AFSPA: Omar Abdullah
Under AFSPA, the armed forces are given special powers to arrest, use force and even open fire on anyone who violates the law. But over the years, civilians have levelled allegations of Army excesses in the insurgency-hit areas.
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Order To Control Force In Kashmir, Manipur Made Army's Job Tough: Centre To Supreme Court
Insurgents and terrorists in the northeast and Kashmir need to be dealt with strongly and a Supreme Court order curbing the use of "excessive and retaliatory force" is hampering army operations in these areas, the Centre told the top court today. The order, the Centre said in an appeal, should be reconsidered.
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Army Can't Use Excessive Force In Disturbed Areas, Says Court: 10 Facts
The army, police and paramilitary cannot use excessive force in disturbed areas, the Supreme Court said today in a significant ruling on a petition by activists in Manipur, where the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA gives the army sweeping emergency powers.
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Army Can't Use 'Excessive Force' In Disturbed Areas, Says Supreme Court
The army and the paramilitary cannot use "excessive and retaliatory force" in Manipur, the Supreme Court said today in a significant ruling.
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Some "Congress Friends" Conspired Against Removal Of AFSPA: Omar Abdullah
Under AFSPA, the armed forces are given special powers to arrest, use force and even open fire on anyone who violates the law. But over the years, civilians have levelled allegations of Army excesses in the insurgency-hit areas.
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Order To Control Force In Kashmir, Manipur Made Army's Job Tough: Centre To Supreme Court
Insurgents and terrorists in the northeast and Kashmir need to be dealt with strongly and a Supreme Court order curbing the use of "excessive and retaliatory force" is hampering army operations in these areas, the Centre told the top court today. The order, the Centre said in an appeal, should be reconsidered.
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Army Can't Use Excessive Force In Disturbed Areas, Says Court: 10 Facts
The army, police and paramilitary cannot use excessive force in disturbed areas, the Supreme Court said today in a significant ruling on a petition by activists in Manipur, where the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA gives the army sweeping emergency powers.
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Army Can't Use 'Excessive Force' In Disturbed Areas, Says Supreme Court
The army and the paramilitary cannot use "excessive and retaliatory force" in Manipur, the Supreme Court said today in a significant ruling.
