Guwahati, Oct 27 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government is considering banning local organisation Bir Lachit Sena for its alleged involvement in unlawful activities such as extortion and kidnapping.

Bir Lachit Sena is an Upper Assam-based group, which at times resorts to violent means of protests, especially against suspected infiltrators.

“We are very unhappy with the activities of Lachit Sena. Like ULFA, we might have to ban the organisation because it tortures businessmen a lot,” Sarma told reporters here. Show Full Article

Guwahati Police on Monday arrested eight persons for allegedly kidnapping a businessman for extortion.

The victim was rescued and five of the arrested people were found to be members of the Bir Lachit Sena outfit, polic

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