Assam assembly
80 Deaths in Assam Police Encounters and Custody Since 2021: Official Assembly Report
Dec 01, 2025 12:27 am CST
Assam state minister Rupesh Goala informed the Assembly that 80 people have died in police custody or encounters since 2021, with 39 deaths in police custody and 41 before court appearances. Additionally, 223 suspected criminals were injured in police encounters, with magisterial inquiries conducted in accordance with NHRC guidelines for 78 death cases.
Assam GoM Report Recommends Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Communities in Historic Assembly Presentation
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 am CST
The Assam government's Group of Ministers has presented a crucial interim report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities - Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. The report, tabled during the final day of the winter assembly session, outlines measures to address socio-economic disadvantages and protect land rights while awaiting parliamentary approval for final inclusion in the ST list.