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Section 5(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 empower an officer of armed forces and civil armed forces with power of _________________?

Correct answer: A. Police under the Code

  • A. Police under the Code
  • B. Army under the Code
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 5(1) gives the armed forces and civil armed forces powers exercisable by a police officer under the Code, subject to the Act. It does not grant them a separate power described as that of the Army under the Code.

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