2 Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Arms Training Camp In Assam: Cops

2 Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Arms Training Camp In Assam: Cops
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The AIUDF president said in the letter that this was a "very threatening trend" initiated by (Rashtriya) Bajrang Dal, which is posing a threat to communal harmony, peace and tranquillity in the society.

"This may create communal tension and may flare up the situation, therefore, it is foremost necessary to pose a complete ban on all unlawful activities of the Bajrang Dal to save the society," he added.

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Mr Ajmal also demanded that the ongoing probe should look into the role of local police administration in allowing such "objectionable programmes" to take place.

Raijor Dal president and MLA Akhil Gogoi has also written a letter to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and questioned if the training camp was a "preparation to carry out communal clashes" in the state.

"Will there be any disturbance before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? The role of Home Department, which is under you, and Assam Police have made citizens of Assam concerned," he added.

Mr Gogoi also demanded adding other stringent provisions of the law such as the National Security Act (NSA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P)A) in the case.

"Mr Chief Minister, you have demolished several madrassas for carrying out alleged jehadi activities. Now, will you not take strong action against Maharishi Vidya Mandir School for the arms camp? Will this discriminatory action not create hatred in people's minds against the government?" he asked.

The Raijor Dal has also filed a complaint against the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal at Nalbari Police Station for organising the arms camp.

On Tuesday, Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia of Congress had written to the chief minister, demanding action against the organisers and an enquiry into the role of the district administration.

The CPI(M) had said the police should investigate how Rashtriya Bajrang Dal could freely use firearms.

"Threat to the peace and harmony in the state is a matter of great concern. Such incidents have increased since the BJP came to power and the CM, who has often attempted to thwart protests by opposition parties, is silent on such blatant communal activities by the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal," CPI(M) Assam State Secretary Suprakash Talukdar had said.

Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika had said that the police have taken the matter seriously and are taking necessary steps.

Agriculture Minister Atul Bora had said the incident was a matter of serious concern, and "the law will take its own course".

Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, however, had said that training was being given at the camp for self-defence.

"There is nothing wrong in it," he had said.

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