Assam: 27 indigenous leaders including Bir Lachit Sena chief summoned amid law and order concerns

Digital Desk: The Sivasagar District Administration has issued summons to 27 indigenous leaders from various organizations as part of a proactive effort to address potential threats to regional peace. This action follows a series of troubling incidents that have led authorities to adopt stringent measures to prevent disruptions to law and order.

The summons, delivered by Executive Magistrate Nakib Sayeed Baruah, targets prominent figures from several indigenous groups and student unions. These individuals are accused of participating in unlawful assemblies and using high-volume speaker systems to inflame tensions between communities.

According to Section 164(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the notices require these leaders to appear before the Executive Magistrate on August 25, 2024, to explain their actions. Among those summoned are influential leaders like Basanta Gogoi, President of the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU), and Sringkhal Chaliha, Administrative Secretary of Bir Lachit Sena Asom. They face allegations of inciting local minority communities and orchestrating the illegal shutdown of businesses in Sivasagar.

Additionally, the summons requires the leaders to provide a bond of Rs 2.5 lakh and a surety of Rs 50,000 to guarantee their commitment to maintaining peace over the next six months. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in severe legal consequences, including arrest and fines.