The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is likely to be lifted from Assam by November 2023. This was said by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the Conference of Commandants held at Dergaon’s Lachit Barphukan Police Training Academy on May 22.
AFSPA May Be Lifted From Assam By November
Himanta Biswa Sarma said, ”AFSPA may be lifted from the entire state by November. This will facilitate the replacement of CAPFs by Assam Police Battalions. However, presence of CAPFs as required by law shall be in place.”
Sarma added that from now on the Commandant’s Conference will be held every six months. Retired army men will impart training to Police where they will be given the rank of an Additional Superintendent of Police.
”Steps will be taken to empower these Battalions so that they can tackle law and order issues with minimum use of force. Steps will be taken to deploy efficient and professional police officers as commandants,” Sarma continued.
It is noted the government will prepare a list enlisting all low-performing police personnel, including officers, considering their habits and quality like drinking, obesity etc. Sarma further highlighted the need of a good school and a housing colony inside the battalion premises.
