Guwahati, Aug. 6 -- The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, is set to launch a dedicated portal for indigenous people residing in sensitive areas to apply for arms licenses.

This initiative aims to provide a sense of security to vulnerable populations and empower them to defend themselves if needed.

The Assam Chief Minister wrote on X, "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, an Arms License will be granted to individuals."

The goal of this initiative is to provide a sense of security to indigenous communities facing threats and vulnerabil...