AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.Jyoti Punwani reports. IMAGE: Nagaland Minister for Health and......

'What enables police violence?'

'Why potentially anybody, not only Muslims and Dalits, can be subjected to custodial death?' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the space of seven weeks, four people have died either in......

'I have become more fearless'

'I will continue my fight against AFSPA, while seeking more interaction and engagement with the people of Manipur.' 'Those who agree with me can join me.' 'Those who do not agree with me, just......

Home Ministry recommends against repealing AFSPA

The Home Ministry has recommended against repealing the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, dubbed by its critics as “draconian”. In a report submitted to the Cabinet......