GUWAHATI: Chief minister Tarun Gogoi has sought coordinated steps from Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to completely stamp out militancy in Assam by cutting off their supply lines from Bangladesh and Myanmar through these three states. He, however, said militancy in the state is showing a declining trend
"For the last few years, we have seen that militancy has shown a declining trend but we cannot be complacent. We are holding talks with several outfits but we need to handle the few remaining breakaway groups of these outfits," said Gogoi.
The chief minister said if Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya help the state with more coordinated efforts, outfits liked anti-talks Ulfa and NDFB splinter group would be cut off from supplies of trained men and materials from neighbouring countries.
Gogoi also urged the Centre at the chief minister's conference convened by Union home minister on Monday in New Delhi for a dedicated force to tackle the growing Maoists activities in the state.
The conference on the 5th Report on Public Order of the 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) dealt with police reforms, management of public order, reforms in criminal justice system, federal crimes and special laws & the role of civil society and media in the management of public order. Gogoi on his part raised the demand for setting up a police commissionerate in the city.
Gogoi later expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh for the successful crackdown by the country on two major outfits of the state, Ulfa and NDFB.
Earlier on Sunday Gogoi, while taking part in the Bihu festivity here at Latasil, said, "The festivity creates bonhomie and camaraderie among different communities. The festivity teaches us to love the environment vis-a-vis trees and animals. Bihu is quintessentially all about a communion with nature."
Gogoi said the positive change in the mindset of people, especially the youth, augurs well for the state. "The youth are coming out in large numbers and making their presence felt. They have exhibited their prowess in various fields and brought laurels to the state. The positive outlook is a healthy sign which would help the state to make speedy progress in the days ahead," he added.
He hoped that the festivities would inspire and motivate the people, particularly the youth, in catapulting the state along the high road to glory and prosperity. "In this festive atmosphere prevailing in every nook and cranny of the state, let us pledge to work in unison towards building a prosperous Assam," he added.
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