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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

In News Recently, the Chief Minister of Nagaland has called for scrapping the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act after a botched ambush by para commandos in Nagaland. Background The demand for repeal of the 1958 Act  is a reiteration of the stand of successive state governments over the last few decades, with the state having […]

Maoists Challenge of Chhattisgarh

In News Recently, there have been incidents of security personnel getting killed and injured in encounters with Maoists in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Recent Sukma Incident A joint team of the Chhattisgarh Police comprising the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF), along with various teams of the Central Reserve Police Force […]