Will Make Sure AFSPA Is Removed From All Areas In Assam: Amit Shah

Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said efforts would be made to ensure that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is withdrawn from the entire Assam.

Shah said improved law and order and peace accords with militant outfits had led to the partial withdrawal of AFSPA, which gave immunity to the military from any punitive action, in the northeastern state.

Shah, who presented the President’s colour to the Assam Police in Guwahati, lauded Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for bringing most of the militant outfits to the peace table. “The day is not far when the entire state will be completely free from militancy and violence,” the home minister said.

“In the 1990s, AFSPA was implemented in Assam. It was extended seven times. After eight years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule, the Act was removed from 23 districts, and partially from one district. I am confident that it will be completely withdrawn from the entire state soon,” he said. Shah was on a two-day visit to Assam.

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The Home Minister said that both the Center and the state government are rehabilitating those returning to the mainstream by surrendering.

Speaking about the Assam Police, Shah said that the force has a proud history and has successfully dealt with social issues like militancy, border issues, arms smuggling, drugs and cattle smuggling, rhinoceros and witchcraft.

He said it rightly deserved to be honoured with the President’s Colour.

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