Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district. The government has described the incident as a case of “mistaken identity”. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the AFSPA tarnished the image…