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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has indicated the central government's willingness to consider revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview, Shah stated plans to reduce troop presence in the region, entrusting law and order responsibilities to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He emphasized the government's commitment to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September, aiming to establish a democracy that includes broader participation beyond traditional political families.

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On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, 'We will also think of revoking AFSPA.'

Shah said the Modi government has banned 12 organisations for their involvement in terror activities, designated 36 individuals as terrorists, registered more than 22 cases to stop terror finance and seized properties worth Rs 150 crore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said the government has plans to pull back troops in the Union Territory (UT) and leave law and order to the Jammu and Kashmir Police alone