Guwahati, Aug. 6 -- The Assam government has introduced a special scheme to assist indigenous people living in vulnerable areas with applying for arms licenses.

This move aims to protect those who face real threats to their safety by making it easier and more secure for them to get permission to own firearms.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of a dedicated online portal to simplify the application process for arms licenses for eligible indigenous residents.

"A dedicated portal is coming up where indigenous people, who perceive a threat to their lives and reside in sensitive areas, can apply for an Arms License. Upon proper scrutiny and after a multi-layered process, Arms License will be granted to individuals," S...