AFSPA 1958: Powers and Application Explained

Question

With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:

  1. Only the Central Government can declare an area as a 'disturbed area'.
  2. Armed forces can arrest a person without a warrant under this act.
  3. It is applicable in the entire North-East region of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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