Under Section 5(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, what authority is granted to officers of the armed forces and civil armed forces?

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Police powers as defined in the CodeMilitary authority as per the CodeBoth police and military powers mentioned aboveNo powers granted

Explanation

Section 5(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, authorizes officers of the armed forces and civil armed forces to exercise police powers under the Code. It does not confer military authority or both; rather, it specifically empowers them with police powers.