Guwahati, May 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) has been partially withdrawn from Assam under the eight years of rule of PM Narendra Modi.
After presenting the President’s Colour award to Assam police, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Since 1990 AFSPA was imposed in Assam to tackle insurgency. Under the eight years rule of PM Narendra Modi, AFSPA was partially removed from larger parts of Assam. Out of 23 districts, AFSPA was partially removed from the all the districts. We are sure that very soon AFSPA will be completely withdrawn from Assam.”
Shah on Monday presented the President’s Colour award to Assam Police at Guwahati for its exemplary service during the last 25 years.
A momentous day for Assam Police.
Presented the President’s Colour to this brave force.
Assam becomes the 10th state to get this honour. This is a testimony of their tireless efforts to eradicate insurgency & ensure peace.
Congratulations to @AssamPolice and the entire state. pic.twitter.com/I4yUC0wsfI
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 10, 2022
Shah said, “Assam Police has become the 10th state police force in the country to receive the honour for its exceptional performance in tackling insurgency, controlling crime, maintaining law and order and ensuring security of lives and property to both common and important people.”
“The Assam Police has been working tirelessly in bringing peace in the state. The Assam Police brought law and order in the state after a decade old insurgency. I salute the Assam Police for their role in bringing peace in the state after a long insurgency history,” he added.
The recognition has come at a time when Assam police for the past one year has led a massive crackdown against drugs dealers. Also, it has been under scanner for a series of encounters where accused reportedly got shot by cops while trying to flee from custody or resist custody, in which many accused have died.
