Former Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy Demands AFSPA In Sandeshkhali

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Former West Bengal BJP President and ex-Tripura governor Tathagata Roy on Friday demanded the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas on 23rd February, Friday

Taking it to his X handle, Tathagata Roy stated that AFSPA is the only solution for unrest-hit Sandeshkhali. Moreover, Roy claimed that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee could potentially ignite street fights if the President's rule (Article 356) is imposed in West Bengal. Moreover, Roy remarked that the only thing Mamata Banerjee is good at is starting street fights. 

The AFSP Act grants special powers to the armed forces to maintain law and order in disturbed areas. Enacted in 1958, the act allows security personnel to use force, including shooting to kill in disturbed areas. 

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As of now, the act is imposed in disturbed areas of a few Indian states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

A village located in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Sandeshkhali is witnessing significant clashes and violence following allegations of systematic sexual exploitations and land-grabbing committed by TMC leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh, Shibu Hazara, and Uttam Sardar. While others have been arrested, Shahjahan Sheikh remains absconding.