US EditionAssam to Issue Arms Licences to Indigenous People Living in Vulnerable Areas
- On May 28, 2025, the Assam State Cabinet approved a special scheme to issue weapons permits to native and local communities living in vulnerable, remote, and border regions of the state.
- This decision follows demands from residents feeling insecure due to recurring unlawful threats and ongoing security challenges along Assam’s sensitive borders.
- The scheme includes careful processing of applications, requiring no criminal record and police verification, aiming to enhance personal security without militarising communities.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that the initiative is designed to safeguard indigenous communities in districts such as Dhubri and Morigaon by discouraging threats from hostile groups and strengthening their sense of security.
- The policy may improve security in remote areas where law enforcement access is limited, though some officials caution it is not a standalone solution to regional security threats.
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Assam Cabinet Approves Arms Licences for Indigenous People in Vulnerable Areas
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Assam State Cabinet under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has decided to grant arms licences to original inhabitants and indigenous Indian citizens residing in vulnerable, remote, and border areas of the state. India News | Assam Cabinet Approves Arms Licences for Indigenous People in Vulnerable Areas.
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