Srinagar, 01-Apr;Prof. Saifuddin Soz, Former Union Minister has sought removal of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir in view of better situation.In a statement issued to Soz said “As we know, the AFSPA has been withdrawn from Manipur, Mizoram and Assam. I wonder why it has not been removed from J&K State where as per the Home Minister and other BJP leaders, satiation has considerably improved. It is, therefore, strange that AFSPA will continue to remain in force in J&K State.”Certain reliable sources have told me that while the situation is relatively better in cities, but in the far-flung areas, particularly, in border areas, the common people have to bear the brunt of the AFSPA Law” .Soz urged Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha to seek removal of operation of this lethal Act in J&K State, especially, for its draconian measures contained in Section (4) of the AFSPA Act, which says:-“Special powers are given to army officers to shoot (even if it kills) any individual who violates law / or is suspected to violate law. This includes assembly of five or more people, carrying of weapons etc, ”he added. (CNS)
