Consider the following statements regarding the Armed Forces (Special Powers)
Act, 1958:
1. It was first implemented in Punjab before being extended to the Northeast.
2. The Act requires sanction from the state government to prosecute armed
forces personnel.
3. It empowers the Centre to declare any area as a Disturbed Area without state
consent.
4. The Act allows armed forces to arrest without warrant in designated areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect - AFSPA was first implemented in the
Northeast, then in Punjab. Statement 2 is incorrect - It requires sanction from the
Central Government, not the state government. Statements 3 and 4 are correct
as per the given information.
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect - AFSPA was first implemented in the
Northeast, then in Punjab. Statement 2 is incorrect - It requires sanction from the
Central Government, not the state government. Statements 3 and 4 are correct
as per the given information.