SHORT ANSWER:
AFSPA has been criticized for allowing excessive use of force and impunity among security forces, leading to human rights violations.
DETAILS:
- The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) grants special powers to the armed forces in "disturbed areas."
- Critics argue it leads to arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
- Human rights organizations have reported cases of abuse under AFSPA.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Security personnel are often not held accountable for actions taken under AFSPA.
SOURCE:
- Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
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