our govt shud seriously think of repealing AFSPA and replacing it with a humane law. insurgency can be irrelevant if it does not have local support.
We need to local support for our army and not for the insurgents. And this should be done as soon as possible.
If people do not see army as saviour, then its a serious issue which must be taken care of. There should be speedy tribunals to listen to people's woes arising out of army action.
However, people must also know that counter insurgency excercises often involve civillian casualities. These can only be reduced not eliminated completely.
RE:proper balance between AFSPA and humane laws
by Secular Indian on Feb 22, 2007 04:11 AM Permalink
Given this from the article: Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of many harsh legislations on the ground that "Parliament is competent to enact the laws in exercise of the legislative power conferred on it."
I can't see what the big problem is, apart from some secessionists hell bent on creating mischief, no matter what the cost to the locals. Of course terrorists are going to call a legislation "harsh" if it curbs and frustrates their activities. Anyway waiting to be enlightened by someone who can shed more light on this.
RE:RE:proper balance between AFSPA and humane laws
by R J on Feb 22, 2007 10:40 PM Permalink
In today's world, nothing is local. In the NE region of India, Outside powers (political, as well as the aggressive & money filled Christian & Islamic extremist groups) have hikacked local issues to fit their agendas.
