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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is planning to withdraw Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) this year.
“We are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023.
“We will also rope in ex-military personnel to train our police force,” Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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