Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Assam CM Warns of Bangladesh Violence Impact
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has expressed concern about the increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
He believes this could affect Assam as well.
Two Hindu traders were recently killed in Bangladesh, which has heightened worries.
The Chief Minister also talked about the presence of terrorist elements in Assam linked to Bangladesh-based groups.
Meanwhile, he distributed money to women under a government scheme aimed at making villages more self-sufficient and boosting the state's economy.
The scheme has already helped many women and is expected to benefit even more in the coming days.
The recent killings include Sarat Chakraborty Mani in Narsingdi and Rana Pratap Bairagi in Jessore, highlighting the escalating violence.
Central agencies are investigating these incidents and the presence of terrorist elements in Assam.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh, fearing it could impact Assam.
Two Hindu traders, Sarat Chakraborty Mani and Rana Pratap Bairagi, were killed in separate incidents in Bangladesh's Narsingdi and Jessore districts.
Sarma acknowledged the presence of terrorist elements in Assam linked to Bangladesh-based outfits, citing evidence over the past decade.
Central agencies, including the NIA, are interrogating suspected terrorists arrested in a coordinated crackdown across Assam and Tripura.
Sarma distributed Rs 10,000 to 27,000 women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyomita Abhiyan (MMUA) scheme, aiming to empower women and boost Assam's economy.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Hindu traders Sarat Chakraborty Mani and Rana Pratap Bairagi
- What
- Rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh and its potential impact on Assam, distribution of funds to women under MMUA scheme
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, and Bangladesh (Narsingdi and Jessore districts)
- Why
- To address concerns over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh and to empower women in Assam through financial support
Concerned View
Investigative View
Violence Against Minorities
Concerned View
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh, fearing it could impact Assam.
Investigative View
Recent incidents include the killings of Sarat Chakraborty Mani in Narsingdi and Rana Pratap Bairagi in Jessore, highlighting the escalating violence.
Terrorist Elements
Concerned View
Sarma acknowledged the presence of terrorist elements in Assam linked to Bangladesh-based outfits, citing evidence over the past decade.
Investigative View
Central agencies, including the NIA, are interrogating suspected terrorists arrested in a coordinated crackdown across Assam and Tripura.
- Date
- January 6, 2024
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam, and Bangladesh (Narsingdi and Jessore districts)
- Victims
- Sarat Chakraborty Mani (40), Rana Pratap Bairagi (38), Khokon Das
- Scheme
- Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyomita Abhiyan (MMUA)
- Funding
- Rs 3,200 crore
- Women Beneficiaries
- 27,000 (current), 16 lakh (total)
- Potential Economic Impact
- Rs 32,000 crore
Sources
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