Question

Consider the following statements with respect to controversial AFSPA. :

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1, 3 & 4
• B. Only 1, 2 & 3
• C. Only 2, 3 & 4
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 1, 2 & 3

In May 2015 Tripura government withdrew the controversial Act. However till today
AFSPA is in force in J&K and all north eastern states except TRIPURA.
Arrest anybody without a warrant, and carry out searches without consent. Once a person is taken into custody, he / she has to be handed over to the nearest police station as soon as possible. Prosecution of the officer on duty needs prior permission of the Central Government
Governor of the State and Central Government are empowered to declare any part or full of any state as disturbed area if it is in their opinion that it is necessary to prevent terrorist activity or any such activity that might disrupt the sovereignty of India or cause insult to the national flag, anthem or India’s Constitution.
Justice B P Jeevan Reddy committee was appointed in 2004 to review the provisions of the act in the north eastern states. This committee recommended that the AFSPA should be repealed and its appropriate provisions should be included in the UAPA.