Review AFSPA in J&K if situation is normal: Minister
Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo has called for the central government to review the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the region. She argued that if the security situation has normalized and stone-pelting has ceased, the act should be removed.
Why it matters
The status of AFSPA is a highly sensitive political issue in Jammu and Kashmir, directly impacting civil liberties and military presence.
National Conference (NC) leader and Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday (June 12, 2026) said the Centre should review the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) “if the security situation has improved and stone pelting has ended in the Union Territory (UT)”.
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