Normalcy slowly returning to Assam: Himanta

December 16, 2019 17:26

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Monday said that normal situation is slowly returning to the state after the violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act and internet services would be restored soon. Curfew, which is clamped in various parts of Assam, too would be lifted soon, he told newsmen here. The state police has registered 136 cases and arrested 190 persons so far in connection with the violence, he said.

"Normal situation is slowly returning to the state. We are reviewing the law and order situation daily and have asked the deputy commissioners of the districts to lift the curfew as soon as possible".

"The decision on restoration of the internet services in the state will be taken in a short span of time," he told newsmen. The suspension of internet services in Assam was extended by another 24 hours on Monday to prevent misuse of social media in disturbing peace and maintain law and order in the state, officials said. -- PTI

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