Will remove AFSPA from Northeast barring one or two States next year: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from most of the Northeast by next year, citing improved peace in the region. Additionally, a new tripartite agreement was signed to resume oil and mineral exploration along the Assam-Nagaland border.
Why it matters
The removal of AFSPA signals a significant shift in internal security policy and potential economic development for the Northeast region of India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (June 11, 2026) said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA will be withdrawn from the entire Northeast next year, barring one or two States.
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