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Assam to launch arms licence portal for indigenous people in sensitive areas

Guwahati, Aug 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the launch of a dedicated portal through which eligible indigenous citizens residing in “sensitive areas” can apply for arms licences.
The initiative, according to the Chief Minister, is rooted in longstanding demands dating back to the Assam Agitation era (1979–1985), when many indigenous groups first raised concerns about demographic changes and safety in regions experiencing socio-political tension and influxes of migration.
Taking to social media platform X on Wednesday, Sarma said, “A dedicated portal is coming up where indigenous people, who perceive a threat to their lives and reside in sensitive areas, can apply for arms licences.” He also shared detailed eligibility guidelines and a multi-layered scrutiny process that applicants must undergo.
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