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Assam Tightens Security Ahead of Independence Day Amid Boycott Calls
In India, there is a special holiday called Independence Day when people celebrate their country's freedom.
Before the holiday, police in the state of Assam worked very hard to keep everyone safe.
They put extra guards around places where people will gather and around important buildings.
They also watched the roads that connect different states.
Some groups called ULFA-I and NSCN/GPRN asked people not to join the celebrations in four states.
These groups did not ask people to stop work this year because there are floods in parts of Assam.
The leader of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will raise the national flag at a big field in Guwahati.
Other leaders will hold flag-raising ceremonies in other towns.
The police said they are confident the day will pass without any problems.
Security has been tightened at celebration venues, vital installations and public places across Assam ahead of Independence Day.
Militant outfits ULFA-I and NSCN/GPRN have called for a boycott of Independence Day celebrations in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.
The outfits refrained from calling a general strike this year due to the ongoing flood situation in Assam.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hoist the national flag at Khanapara field in Guwahati, while ministers and senior officials will lead other ceremonies.
Inter-state borders are under heightened surveillance, and police say they are confident of an incident-free Independence Day.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, state police and senior officials, and militant outfits ULFA-I and NSCN/GPRN.
- What
- Security was tightened across Assam ahead of Independence Day celebrations amid militant calls to boycott the events.
- Where
- Assam, India, with the main ceremony planned at Khanapara field in Guwahati; boycott calls also cover Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.
- When
- Announced on Friday, August 14, ahead of Independence Day on August 15.
- Why
- To ensure the smooth, incident-free conduct of national day events despite boycott calls from militant outfits.
State Government and Police
Militant Outfits (ULFA-I, NSCN/GPRN)
Independence Day Celebrations
State Government and Police
Celebrations should proceed peacefully; security has been tightened and officials are confident of an incident-free Independence Day.
Militant Outfits (ULFA-I, NSCN/GPRN)
People should boycott the national day celebrations and not participate in the events.
Assessment of Security Risk
State Government and Police
Monitoring, patrolling and a special watch on inter-state borders will thwart any disruption or subversive activity.
Militant Outfits (ULFA-I, NSCN/GPRN)
The outfits continue to oppose the national day, urging people across four states to stay away from celebrations.
Demand for a Sovereign Assam
State Government and Police
Massive public participation in 2022 gave a 'befitting reply' to those seeking an independent Assam, and CM Sarma has urged ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah to come forward for talks with the Centre.
Militant Outfits (ULFA-I, NSCN/GPRN)
ULFA-I has historically opposed Independence Day celebrations as part of its demand for a sovereign Assam.
Key facts
- State
- Assam, India
- Event
- Independence Day celebrations (August 15)
- Main venue
- Khanapara field, Guwahati
- Flag hoisting by
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Boycott calls by
- United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and NSCN/GPRN
- Boycott call covers
- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland
- Security measures
- Anti-sabotage checks, surveillance of vital installations, intelligence-sharing, route sanitisation, round-the-clock monitoring
- Special watch
- Inter-state borders
Quotes
Senior police official
Senior police official overseeing security arrangements
“Security has been tightened at all celebration venues, vital installations, public places and other areas to ensure smooth conduct of Independence Day events.”
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“Monitoring and patrolling are being carried out to ensure there is no disruption of the events. We are confident of an incident‑free Independence Day.”
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Sources
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