GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

In light of the declining trend of violence in the North East and J&K region do you think that AFSPA has lived its utility? Comment.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Security Forces and AgenciesExtremismTerrorism

Syllabus: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

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The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 36 wordsTheir whole copy

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Declining trend of violence -> 1 Reduced instances of violent attacks on armed forces -> 2 Greater integration with the rest of India after removal of Article 370 -> decreasing regional tendencies -> 3 Decrease in overground workers, as noted by Ministry of Home Affairs

Relevance of AFSPA

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Outlived utility -> 1 Reducing human rights violation -> 2 Preventing disillusion in youths

Should continue -> Dealing with emerging threats like inter-ethnic clashes. -> Dealing with border influences (e.g.) Myanmar in N-E

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Pakistan in J&K.

Jeevan Reddy Committee recommended removal of AFSPA from Indian terror laws

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