A New Delhi–based rights group has called for an amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, or UAPA, following the partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland on March 31.
The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) said the reduction in violent incidents, including left–wing extremism besides the Centre’s move on the AFSPA makes it ideal for UAPA to be amended.
The 2019–2020 report of the Ministry of Home Affairs reported a 41% reduction in overall violent incidents in the country and a 49% reduction in left–wing extremism in 2019 compared to 2013. The report also recorded a drop of 70% in incidents of insurgency, 78% in casualties of security forces personnel and 80% in civilian deaths.
