Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Assam Mulls Ban on Bir Lachit Sena Amid Alleged Illegal Activities
The Assam government is thinking about banning a group called Bir Lachit Sena because they are accused of doing bad things.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said the group is bothering businesses and being disrespectful.
They have allegedly been extorting money and were connected to a recent kidnapping.
Police arrested some people in relation to the kidnapping, and found items linked to the group.
The government is concerned about these actions and is considering action against the organization.
If the group continues with unlawful activities, a ban is likely, similar to how another group, ULFA, was banned.
The Assam government is considering a ban on the Bir Lachit Sena.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the government is monitoring the organization's activities.
The group is accused of extortion, kidnapping, and making derogatory remarks.
Eight people were arrested by Guwahati police in connection to a kidnapping with suspected links to the group.
Police are investigating the alleged connections of the arrested individuals with Bir Lachit Sena.
- Who
- Assam government and Guwahati police
- What
- Considering a ban on Bir Lachit Sena due to alleged illegal activities including extortion, kidnapping, and hate speech.
- When
- Announced on Monday, October 27
- Where
- Assam, specifically Guwahati
- Why
- Due to concerns over unlawful activities by Bir Lachit Sena.
Bir Lachit Sena
Assam Government
Legality of Operations
Bir Lachit Sena
Accused of unlawful activities including extortion and kidnapping.
Assam Government
Considering banning the organization due to unlawful activities.
Treatment of Accusations
Bir Lachit Sena
Bir Lachit Sena has not commented on the allegations.
Assam Government
Government believes the group should be monitored and potentially banned.
- Event
- Assam government considering banning Bir Lachit Sena
- Reason for Consideration
- Alleged extortion, kidnapping, and derogatory remarks
- Key Figure
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Actions of Sena
- Extortion from businessmen, disruption of state's business environment, and derogatory remarks
- Recent Incident
- Guwahati police arrested 8 people linked to a kidnapping case, potentially tied to Bir Lachit Sena.
- Victim
- Rahul Mishra
- Ransom Demand
- Rs 15–20 lakh
