In a  enlightening YouTube video, Janna Arvin Bhatia, a third-generation member of the esteemed Kumar Regiment, sheds light on the Armed Forces Special Pass Act (AFSPA) and shares insights from her extensive military experience. Covering topics ranging from recent incidents in Nagaland to the unique challenges faced by armed forces personnel, the video offers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding military operations and the legal framework guiding them.

The video addresses the incident in Nagaland, where the Indian Army mistakenly fired on innocent civilians, leading to a mob attack on the army party. To provide context, the video delves into the security situation in Nagaland, highlighting a renewed peace process initiated in 2015. Bhatia engages in a crucial discussion around human rights violations, specifically in the context of the Eev Fam versus Union of India case involving extrajudicial executions. The video touches on the challenges faced by armed forces personnel, including court cases and pension disputes. Lawyer Navrup Singh’s efforts to advocate for soldiers’ rights against the government are highlighted, addressing bureaucratic anomalies in pay and benefits.

Bhatia shares her personal experiences, expressing excitement about her wife marrying a captain in India’s army. She emphasizes the unique sense of pride and responsibility that comes with being a part of the armed forces and commends the Indian Army’s unmatched casualty ratio globally.