Unified Command in J-K to decide on AFSPA: Antony

November 11, 2011 12:02

Amid controversy over the issue of revocation of AFSPA from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the final decision on it would be taken by the Unified Command Headquarters in the state.

The Defence Minister was asked to comment on the issue of revocation of AFSPA and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement that he had the authority to withdraw it from the state.

Abdullah had said, "As chief minister of the state, I have the authority to lift AFSPA." He has been seeking partial withdrawal of AFSPA in areas where militancy has been contained and where the Army does not operate.

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