Assam CM Introduces Arms Licenses to Empower Vulnerable Citizens

The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has inaugurated arms license services as a citizen service, accessible via the Sewa Setu portal. The core objective is to offer security to the state’s vulnerable populations. Licenses will be issued to indigenous communities, especially those in border areas, allowing them to apply for arms licenses. This move is intended to boost self-defense capabilities in areas with a history of conflict or undergoing demographic shifts. Applicants need to be indigenous citizens of Assam, demonstrate a credible threat to their safety, and reside in a vulnerable zone as defined by local authorities. The process for obtaining a license includes rigorous security assessments, verification, and adherence to existing regulations.