Guwahati, June 9 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: A committee tasked with framing draft rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, has submitted its final report to the state government on June 8, bringing renewed momentum to a law that has remained largely unimplemented for decades.

The legislation, enacted to curb conversions carried out through coercion, deception or inducement, could not be fully enforced due to the absence of supporting rules, leaving it inactive for nearly 48 years.

The matter regained focus after the Gauhati High Court issued directions related to the formulation of rules under the Act, prompting the constitution of the expert panel.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu acknowledged the submissio...