HRW urges India to repeal Armed Forces Special Act

A US-based human rights watchdog has urged the Indian government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in force in Jammu and Kashmir and the north-east, alleging that it provides "impunity"......

AFSPA extended for 6 months in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was on Friday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdiction of 13 police stations, in view of the prevailing law and order situation......

Manipur extends controversial armed forces act

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 for another six months from June 1 after declaring the state as a 'disturbed area', official sources said on Saturday.......

Manipur ambush: Prime accused arrested, arms recovered

The prime accused in the September 19 ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur, which claimed the lives of two personnel, has been arrested, a top police officer said on Wednesday. IMAGE: An......