AFSPA Demand Amid Bengal Violence: There is a tense atmosphere in Emperor Bengal at this time. There were violent demonstrations in several districts of the state over the Waqf law, in which 3 people died and 150 people were arrested. Taking action in this case, the government has deployed security forces in violent areas, so that a peaceful atmosphere is maintained. Amidst all this, the demand for AFSPA in Bengal has intensified. Let us know what is this?
What is AFSPA?
AFSPA means Armed Force Special Power Act. This is a law that gives a special right to the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to control the situation of terrorism and extremism. Under this, security forces get a legal exemption to search, arrest and use force in self -defense.
BJP MP Jyotirmaya Singh demands AFSPA
There is a tense atmosphere in Bengal at this time due to violent protests against the Waqf law. In such a situation, BJP MP from Purulia Jyotirmaya Singh Mahato has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding to install AFSPA in Bengal. He said, ‘Hindus are bleeding in Bengal. Hindus were attacked and looted in Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia, South 24 Parganas areas. Law and order failed in the state. Like Kashmiri Pandits, Bengali is also falling prey to Hindus. I request Amit Shah ji to make offsa under Section 3 of the 1958 Act.
🔴 Bengal Burning. Hindus bleeding.
Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia, South 24 Parganas – Hindus Attacked, Homes Looted, Lives Lost.
TMC’s appeasement has failed law & order.
Like Kashmiri Pandits Once, Bengali Hindus are being Hunted.📢 i urge @Amitshah Ji to Impose AFSPA Under Sec 3… pic.twitter.com/7ocyol3g4o
– jyotirmay singh mahato (modi ka parivar) (@jyotirmaybjp) April 13, 2025
Arrangements made to maintain peace in Bengal
Internet service has been discontinued in violent areas of Bengal due to violent demonstrations and people have also been forbidden to gather. To maintain a peaceful atmosphere, 1,600 personnel of central forces have been deployed in violence -hit areas. At the same time, in addition to about 300 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Murshidabad, 5 more companies have been deployed.
