Assam: The issue of ban on sale of land in some places of Assam is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted a related post on social media platform X.
Sarma wrote, ‘Why is our culture in danger in Assam? Barpeta Satra, which is one of the most important religious places in the state, first started offering namaz and then a mosque was built there, so we have banned the sale of land near some important places.’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote in another post on OneX, ‘The Assam government is working on a mission mode to streamline land records, fight encroachment and protect the land rights of the indigenous communities of Assam. Today, to enhance these efforts, I have launched several citizen-friendly services that will bring transparency in land ownership, set a time limit for Assam Right to Public Service (ARTPS) and create a portal to motivate citizens in times of natural disasters.’
‘Not good for the balance of society’
Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, ‘If a mosque is suddenly built near an ancient temple or worship starts near the historic Idgah, then it is not good for the balance of the society. The authorities should consider these sensitive issues. This is why the government has banned the purchase of land near important places.’
Five Bangladeshi intruders sent back
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has informed that the state police has sent back five Bangladeshi intruders late on Saturday night. Last week, Sarma had shared information according to which the police of the northeastern state has sent back 15 intruders from the neighboring country to their country this month. Sarma said, ‘Strict vigil is being maintained against illegal Bangladeshi citizens and Assam Police caught and sent back five intruders at 1 am last night.’
He said that the intruders have been identified as Mastbis Rahman, Asma Bibi, Abani Saddar, Lima Saddar and Sumaya Akhtar. Earlier, Sarma said, ‘Action will be taken against those who have encroached the land without rules. The law is equal for everyone. The religion of those who illegally occupy the land is not looked at.’
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