An Interview with Haobam Paban Kumar – Senses of Cinema
In plain terms, AFSPA expands to Armed Forces Special Powers Act, an act of the Indian Parliament that grants special powers to the Indian army to maintain law and order in “disturbed areas”. But there is nothing plain about AFSPA;1 the Indian army is alleged to have committed grave atrocities and human rights violations under its name. AFSPA is in force in parts of India where separatist movements and tension with the mainland have remained high.
Haobam Paban Kumar began his journey in filmmak...
Haobam Paban Kumar began his journey in filmmak...