Assam: As the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is set for implementation in Assam, the state police force anticipating protests from political factions opposed to the controversial legislation, braces for potential unrest by cancelling all leave for officers starting March 10.
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam has called meetings with officers across key districts affected by CAA agitation in 2019.
DGP GP Singh has directed all officers to ensure riot control equipment availability and emphasized readiness for combating the challenges, particularly with an impending election announcement. Strict directives warn against misconduct, with senior officers tasked with cracking down on anti-CAA activities discreetly.
The police force is taking all proactive measures to quell potential protests and to avoid any untoward incident, especially with elections on the horizon. Strict disciplinary measures have been warned against misconduct, with senior officers assigned to monitor anti-CAA activities discreetly.
However, DGP in a statement to a reputed News Channel refrained from commenting on the CAA, emphasizing instead the Assam police’s readiness for potential challenges, especially considering the imminent election announcement.
