Himanta Biswa Sarma Archives

25 Nov

Assam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’s Death ‘Clear Case of Murder,’ Says Motive Will Shock State

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Gangtok, November 25, 2025: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the Assembly on Tuesday that singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore on September 19 was not an accident but a “plain and simple murder.” His statement marks the strongest official stand yet on the case, which has triggered widespread public concern.Sarma said police registered an FIR the day after the incident and later added the murder charge under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He noted that one individual is directly accused of killing the popular singer, while several others allegedly assisted in the crime.The Chief Minister assured…

Assam CM Warns Parents of ‘Love-Jihad’ Accused Will Face Arrest Under New Law

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Guwahati, October 25, 2025 — The government of Assam has announced that parents of individuals accused under the state’s forthcoming “love-jihad” legislation could face arrest if they harbour or support the accused, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The statement comes as the state prepares to introduce in the upcoming assembly session bills to tackle what the government defines as “love-jihad” and polygamy. “We will hold not only the perpetrators but those who enable them accountable,” the Chief Minister said, emphasising that families of accused persons must not act as safe havens or obstruct enforcement of the new law. The proposed…

Assam Officer Held With Assets 400 Times Beyond Income, CM Promises Strict Action

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Guwahati, September 16 – An Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer has been arrested for allegedly amassing assets nearly 400 times more than her known sources of income, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. The officer, Nupur Bora, was taken into custody by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell after searches at her residences led to the recovery of ₹92.50 lakh in cash and ornaments worth nearly ₹1.5 crore. She was posted as Circle Officer in Goraimari, Kamrup district, at the time of her arrest. “She had amassed wealth 400 times more than her known sources of income. Not…