No need for panel to review AFSPA in J&K, says LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said there is no need to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the union territory.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said there is no need to set up a panel to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the union territory.

Sinha was asked if Jammu and Kashmir feels the need to set up a panel to review or repeal the AFSPA as is being done in Nagaland.