Sonowal calls on Assam Governor to discuss security

Guwahati, Aug 9: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called on Governor P B Acharya at Raj Bhawan to discuss prevailing security scenario in the state in the aftermath of the Kokrajhar incident where arms-wielding militants gunned down 15 people and injured 19 others.

Sonowal at the meeting apprised the Governor of the series of steps that the government has initiated to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

The Governor asked Sonowal to put in place full proof security measure especially in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, a Raj Bhavan statement said.

He also said that the miscreants were hell bent to make their presence felt and as such they may try to carry out subversive activities and terrorise the people.

The Governor, therefore, advised that the security machinery must be on its toes to foil any ulterior motive of any militant organisation and adopt "zero tolerance" towards any element trying to disturb peace and tranquility in the state.

Acharya also said the government machinery must work to inculcate a sense of security among the people and the security forces must develop a rapport with the people in general to work in coordination with them.

The Governor also discussed flood issues with the Chief Minister and said the state government with all its manpower and materials should expedite the relief and rehabilitation works for the flood-affected people.

They further discussed proper implementation of various government schemes and directed its agencies to work on the ground to meet the expectation of the people.

They discussed to extend several other programmes of the Centre such as Prime Minister's 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' scheme, 'Jan Dhan Yojana' among others and materialise government's motto of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'.

It was also discussed that all the Ministers and MLAs can sponsor education of some girl children in the state. Sonowal and Acharya also decided to meet after every 15 days to discuss various issues.

PTI