griha laxmi magazine Published this article page no 23 present status and recommendation in manipur iromsharmila has been on an indefinite fast for 11 years seeking the repeal of the act in manipur. till date the government has not agreed to this demand.the 5threport of the second administrative reforms commission on public order has also recommended the repeal of the afspa.jeevan reddy committee submitted its report in 2005 which included the following recommendations afspa should be repealed and appropriate provisions should be inserted in the unlawful activities (prevention) act 1967 the unlawful activities act should be modified to clearly specify the powers of the armed forces and paramilitary forces grievance cells should be set up in each district where the armed forces are deployed. analysis 18it is time india seriously considers a repeal of afspa — not merely out of a concern for human rights but also out of a desire to improve and refocus indias internal security regime.a draconian law like afspa is inconsistent with the structure and spirit of our democracy and brings down indias image at the global high table at a time when it is looking to be a permanent member of the u.n. security council.it also encourages lazy inefficient soldiering in counterinsurgency situations and actually proves to be counterproductive.one has to remember that counterinsurgency which is an operation directed against ones own citizens is not against a foreign enemy.the primary focus of a counterinsurgency operation should be wham (winning hearts and minds) and not liquidation or elimination griha laxmi magazine subscription online.
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