Panjab University: AFSPA must not be politicised, says Retd Col

Chandigarh | Saturday | 23rd February, 2019

Summary:

Col.

Jaibans Singh at a panel discussion on ‘Human Rights and National Security Concerns’ held in Panjab University on Friday. While deliberating on the current scenario in the Valley, Col.

Singh said, “We have bring down the militancy to a bunch of militants in the valley. “The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should not be politicised. Without AFSPA, the Army cannot function,” said (retd.) “Separatist leaders in Kashmir are violating human rights by giving protest calls that affect the lives of thousands in Kashmir,” he further said..