Published on : 10 Nov 2025, 5:39 am

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, November 9, announced that the state government will start issuing firearm licences to indigenous people living in “vulnerable and remote” areas from February 2026.

Addressing a press conference following a cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Sarma said the initiative aims to strengthen the sense of security among local residents in sensitive areas such as Dhubri, Morigaon, Barpeta, Nagaon, and South Salmara-Mankachar, along with localities like Rupahi, Dhing, and Jania.

“We have received a lot of applications for firearm licences from indigenous people. The government will issue them very selectively and through a formal procedure,” the Chief Minister said.

The decision follows

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