Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- Amid criticism over the Assam Government's decision to provide arms licence to indigenous people, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said it will only be given after "proper evaluation".
Speaking to reporters, Sarma said land rights also needed to be ensured for the indigenous people, along with arms licences. "Guns are required. If you don't have a gun, how will you stay in South Salmara-Mankachar and Bagbar? If you go there, you will understand," he said on the sidelines of a programme in Baksa, when asked about the criticism over the "lenient" arms licence policy.
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