Nagaland Violence: Know What is AFSPA? The people of the state demanding removal of which
Nagaland Violence: Know What is AFSPA? The people of the state demanding removal of which
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New Delhi: Nagaland CM Nefu Rio on Monday bid a final farewell to civilians who died after firing by security forces in Mon district. In the meantime, he once again demanded the removal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in the state. Rio said the law was enacted to control extremism, so why has it not been withdrawn so far.

In Nagaland, the demand for removal of AFSPA law has once again intensified after security forces opened fire on Sunday killing 14 people. The incident comes at a time when the Central Government is continuously holding peace talks with naga rebel groups. Meanwhile, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has also met PM Modi. In fact, AFSPA has been in force in Nagaland for decades. In 1958, Parliament introduced 'AFSPA' in the State.  The AFSPA was introduced in Manipur and Assam in 1958 to immunity from separatism, violence and foreign invasions that have been flourishing in the North Eastern States since the constitution came into force in India. After some changes in 1972, it was implemented all over North-East India including Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.

The Nagaland government has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in Mon district. Nagaland Transport Minister Pavang Konyak has handed over the compensation amount to the gram samiti chairman on Sunday night. Konyak also said that financial assistance of 50,000 rupees each has been provided to the injured persons.

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