New Delhi, June 13 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued shoot-at-sight orders in the state's Dhubri district after a "group became active with the intention of damaging our temples."

In a message posted on X, the CM said, "A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. We have issued shoot-at-sight orders."

In another post on X, he said that he visited Dhubri on Friday to assess the situation in the district and if needed, will visit again. "The Assam government is with you," he told the residents of Dhubri, while assuring them safety. "I assured the people of Dhubri that no one needs to live in fear," he wrote in his post.

The CM was visiting Dhubri after communal vio...