As the day for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) approaches, Assam is on high alert. Security measures have been tightened across Assam and prohibitory orders under 144 Cr PC have been clamped in vulnerable areas of the state, including in the capital city, police officials said.
The NRC is touted as the proof of Assamese identity. The final NRC list, which will identify the bonafide citizens of the state, is scheduled to be declared on August 31.
The steps have been taken by the district administration to maintain peace and public order ahead of after the publication of the contentious list and will remain in force till further notice, officials said.
As the day for publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) approaches, Assam is on high alert. Security measures have been tightened across Assam and prohibitory orders under 144 Cr PC have been clamped in vulnerable areas of the state, including in the capital city, police officials said.
The NRC is touted as the proof of Assamese identity. The final NRC list, which will identify the bonafide citizens of the state, is scheduled to be declared on August 31.
The steps have been taken by the district administration to maintain peace and public order ahead of after the publication of the contentious list and will remain in force till further notice, officials said.
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