ANSAM alleged that the Naga people have been terribly affected by the torrential brutalities unleashed by the Indian security forces with the impunity power sanctioned by the AFSPA.
Amit Shah said, "Reduction in areas under AFSPA is a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency and bring lasting peace in North East by PM @narendramodi government."
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative also pointed out the NHRC's limitations when it comes to complaints involving the defence forces, like the recent Nagaland killings.
The Northeast Students' Organisation (NESO), Nagaland's largest student organisation, protested across the northeastern region, calling for the repeal of AFSPA.