Chief Minister Sarma stated that the government would need to establish a judicial commission...
Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that all matters will be settled upon the return of ULFA-I commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah in response to the two new ULFA-Independent-related incidents that occurred in Upper Assam on Sunday.
Speaking to the media in Jagiroad, CM Sarma stated that until Paresh Baruah rejoins the mainstream and the peace process, incidents of persons joining ULFA-I or police conducting encounters will continue to occur.
"It is nothing, someone will go and join the outfit and then return. Police can take place if such persons are found. I won't comment on that. The thing is that once Paresh Barua returns to the mainstream, all issues will be over. Until he does not return these issues will remain. Everyone knows that," stated CM Sarma.
The Assam chief minister's statement follows two incidents involving ULFA-I that transpired in the districts of Tinsukia and Sivasagar. A young person in Sivasagar was shot by police because they suspected him of being a ULFA-I linkman in Geleki. Earlier, on December 24, three young people were injured by a police shooting in Tinsukia's Sadiya after they were suspected to be trying to join the outlawed terrorist group ULFA-I.
In response to inquiries concerning the veracity of the encounter in Tinsukia district, Chief Minister Sarma stated that the government would need to establish a judicial commission and that Paresh Baruah would need to appear before the commission to provide testimony.
"Whether the encounter is fake or not, there has to be a judicial commission. Then ULFA will have to come and testify. So will ULFA come or not, that is the question. If it is a fake encounter, if Paresh Baruah says it is a fake encounter, then I will have to form a judicial commission. The Paresh Baruah will have to come here and testify. Will he come or not? Hence there is no point in raising questions. Once Paresh Baruah returns, all issues will be resolved," said CM.
When asked about the security situation in the Upper Assam districts in view of the recent encounters, the chief minister of Assam responded that everything is OK and that there is no need for alarm in areas like Tinsukia.
"There is no serious situation in Tinsukia. People are opening shops in the morning and closing them at night. There is no problem anywhere. I went to Tinsukia this time. The businessmen appealed to me to let shops remain open for the whole night. The situation seems different from Guwahati. The situation in Tinsukia is quite different," CM stated.
It's noteworthy that the two new encounters coincide with a verbal spat between ULFA-I and Assam DGP GP Singh, the former of whom is denying any association with people who were recently detained around the state on suspicion of having ties to the group. Singh reaffirmed the Assam police's dedication to preventing conflict and ensuring the safety of the people living in the state. Additionally, yesterday the DGP issued a warning that anyone found to be in support of "terrorist outfits" could be arrested.
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