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Friday 9 September 2011

AFSPA extended in Tripura

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Agartala, Sep 09, 2011 : The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), a stringent law that gives powers to security forces deployed in disturbed areas to fight against terrorism has been extended in Tripura for next six months.

Official sources said, the State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC), reviewing the anti-insurgency operation and overall situation of the state, suggested extension of the AFSPA's term for another six months. The state government had accepted the recommendation, said Home department source on Thursday.

Though militancy has come down in Tripura, the Left Front government is not taking any chances, especially for security reasons, added official sources.

Out of 70 police stations of Tripura including five Railway police stations, areas of 34 police stations are fallen under the purview of AFSPA in full force and more six police station areas had imposed AFSPA partially.

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