Guwahati, May 28 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state cabinet has approved the issuance of Arms Licences to eligible indigenous people residing in vulnerable regions across Assam.

The decision comes in response to perceived constant insecurity regarding life and property in these areas.

Addressing media persons following the cabinet meeting in a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, CM Sarma clarified that the government will issue a license specifically in areas identified as sensitive or backward, where indigenous residents feel a direct threat to their safety.

He asserted that the initiative also includes provisions for residents in border areas.

CM Sarma further stated that t...