army: Assam, Army wanted full removal of AFSPA; 'cautious' Centre kept it: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the state government and the Army wanted a complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), but the central government took a cautious approach by continuing it in some areas. The AFSPA was extended for six more months in four districts of Assam, while being withdrawn from four other districts.