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The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Assam notifies policy to fight human trafficking, witch-hunting
The Assam government on Friday (May 16, 2025) announced the notification of a policy against human trafficking and witch-hunting, 'two crimes that disproportionately' affect women and girls. Taking to X, the Chief Minister's Office said the notification, issued by the Governor on May 6, would come into effect from the date the Assam State Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting is published in the official gazette. 🚨 The Government of Assam takes a bold step towards justice and protection. The Assam State Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting is now officially notified. A significant move to safeguard human rights and uphold dignity. — Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) May 16, 2025 The CMO said the notification was a 'significant move to safeguard human rights and uphold dignity'. The policy seeks to 'provide a safe and equal society wherein all individuals can claim their entitlements and access all services and lead a life free from all kinds of violence' through convergence and synergy among all departments to promote safety and security. The policy said Assam's geographical position – it borders six other northeastern States, West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan – makes it critical in the case of human trafficking, an organised crime. Also Read | Over 10,000 cases of trafficking but only 1,031 convictions between 2018-2022 Witch-hunting, a social crime, has been a major issue among tea plantation workers and ethnic communities such as the Rabhas. The policy cites the Assam Witch Hunting Act of 2018, which makes witch-hunting a cognisable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence. The law helped reduce the number of witch-hunting cases. According to data provided by the Assam Police, 32 cases of witch-hunting were registered between 2022 and 2024. 'In the above context, there is an urgent need to develop a well-designed comprehensive policy to cover all areas of intervention, ensuring prevention, protection and rehabilitation of survivors of trafficking and witch-hunting. Apart from ensuring the rights of the survivors, the area of preventing such crime and prosecuting culprits is also an area of urgent intervention,' the policy stated. The notification said the Department of Women and Child Development will be the nodal department for implementing the policy. The other departments will be designated as core or allied stakeholders. The policy entails forming dedicated committees at the State, district, and village levels to coordinate efforts on the ground and ensure effective intervention.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IAF Corporal from Arunachal killed in Pahalgam terror attack
An Indian Air Force Corporal, Tage Hailyang, from Arunachal Pradesh, tragically died in a terror attack in Pahalgam. Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Hailyang's service and the nation's loss. An Assam family narrowly escaped the attack, with the state government arranging their return. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Corporal, Tage Hailyang , from Arunachal Pradesh , was killed in the terror attack at Pahalgam. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that Hailyang was posted at the IAF base in Srinagar.'Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang of the Indian Air Force, a brave son of Arunachal Pradesh who hailed from Tajang village in Lower Subansiri,' the CM posted on X.'While visiting Pahalgam with his wife, Hailyang's life was cruelly taken in a senseless act of terror. He served the nation with courage and honour, and his untimely death is a great loss not only to his family but to the entire country,' Khandu said, adding, 'Our thoughts are with his loved ones, especially his wife, who survived this horrific incident. May they find strength and solace in this unimaginable time of grief. We will always remember Corporal Hailyang for his service and sacrifice.'Hailyang's body is likely to be brought to Guwahati on Wednesday afternoon, and then taken to Arunachal Pradesh for the last rites.A family from Assam had a narrow escape. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on X: 'I have full faith that Bharat will hunt down each and every one of those cowards responsible for the dastardly attack in Pahalgam. The entire nation stands firmly with the bereaved families in this hour of grief'.'The @CMOfficeAssam has spoken to a survivor from Assam of the dastardly #PahalgamTerrorAttack and has taken a full brief of the incident which they have faced yesterday. The entire family's return to the state is being arranged on priority and the government of Assam is in touch with the Govt of India to bring the family back to Assam at the earliest,' he stated on Assam government has informed that the Srimanta Sankaradeva Award 2023 presentation, scheduled for April 25 at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, has been deferred due to unavoidable reasons. President of India Draupadi Murmu was slated to attend the Chief Minister Manik Saha said: 'Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.'Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said: 'The terror attack at Pahalgam is a heinous act of violence that has caused immense suffering and loss of precious lives…We strongly condemn this senseless act, which targeted innocent lives and caused irreparable harm to families and communities. …In the face of hate and violence, I urge everyone to unite against terrorism.'
