Assam news & politics
The latest news from Assam, where Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, infrastructure.
Zubeen Garg's cousin Sandipan Garg gets bail after year in custody for murder case
Sandipan Garg, cousin of late singer Zubeen Garg, received bail after spending over a year in custody. Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, drowning in Singapore while attending the North East India Festival. A Special Investigation Team filed a charge sheet naming seven accused for murder and culpable homicide. Amritprabha Mahanta, Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, Nandeshwar Bora, and Prabin Baishya are also involved.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates four-storey Assam Bhavan in Bengaluru for 4 lakh residents
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Chief Minister, inaugurated the four-storey Assam Bhavan at Ramohalli in Bengaluru on October 16. Construction began in 2016, stalled, and resumed in 2022. The facility serves four lakh residents and visitors. Keshab Mahanta, Assam Revenue Minister, noted its proximity to colleges. Sarma highlighted ₹5 lakh crore in investment agreements with ₹4 lakh crore under implementation.
The Gauhati High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs and the Assam government
The Gauhati High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs and the Assam government to locate Mumtaz Begum, who was expelled to Bangladesh on June 13. Her husband, Mujammel Hoque, filed a habeas corpus petition after she was arrested on May 30 despite a court order. A division bench including Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Pranjal Das reviewed the inquiry report.
Driver steers burning firewood vehicle into Brahmaputra River sandbar to extinguish flames
On Thursday, a vehicle carrying dry firewood caught fire on a national highway in Assam's Nagaon district. The driver steered the burning vehicle to the Brahmaputra River sandbar at Hatimura in Kaliabor town, where he extinguished the flames. While no vehicle damage occurred, significant firewood was burnt. This follows a recent accident in Kenapatty, Purani Gudam, where a Kia Carens from Arunachal Pradesh caught fire after hitting a streetlight pole, killing two people and seriously injuring two others.
Blinkit employees allegedly raise anti-BJP slogans as Jorhat BJP leaders visit supply office
A political controversy erupted in Jorhat, Assam, after Blinkit employees allegedly raised pro-Cockroach Janta Party and anti-BJP slogans during a rally. The Jorhat BJP district president and party workers visited the supply office near Nehru Park for an explanation. Employees allegedly recorded videos of leaders while facing accusations regarding destroyed municipal property. Jorhat Police intervened to control the tense situation.
Assam board orders 17-year-old accused in rape and murder to face trial as adult
A Juvenile Justice Board in Assam's Hailakandi district ordered a 17-year-old accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl to face trial as an adult. The girl was found dead on August 1 in Aloichora. Following a Special Investigation Team chargesheet against five accused, the board considered reports from Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
Police recover bodies of Bablu Kairi and children from locked house in Tingkhong
On Wednesday, police in Tingkhong, Dibrugarh district recovered the bodies of 42-year-old Bablu Kairi and his children, Ujjwal Kairi (6) and Priyanshi Kairi (8), from a locked house at Kakawani Block village. The father and one child were found hanging while another lay on the floor. Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after the mother left for Chennai 1.5 months ago.
Assam Minister Baruah calls for 5-year electoral roll revision to remove foreign nationals
Jayanta Malla Baruah, Assam Cabinet Minister, called for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls every five years during a Jan Jagaran Samdal rally in Nalbari on Tuesday. He aimed to remove foreign nationals' names, citing the six-year-long agitation against illegal immigration. Baruah also accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of blaming EVMs for electoral defeats before 30,000 people.
30,000 gather in Nalbari for Jan Jagaran Samdal rally supporting Modi and Sarma
More than 30,000 people gathered in Nalbari on Tuesday for a Jan Jagaran Samdal rally supporting Narendra Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma. Attendees included Jayanta Malla Baruah, Dilip Saikia, and Ravindra Raju. Baruah demanded a Special Intensive Revision every five years, accusing Congress and Rahul Gandhi of working with foreign forces to destabilize India.
Hundreds of fans protest at Zubeen Kshetra over Amritprabha Mahanta's bail
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, led hundreds of fans and musicians in a peaceful protest at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur on Monday. They demanded speedy justice following the Gauhati High Court granting bail to accused Amritprabha Mahanta. Garima Saikia Garg expressed concerns regarding evidence tampering, security, and the impact of further releases despite a strong charge sheet by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Himanta Biswa Sarma demands 5-year electoral roll revision to stop Bangladeshi infiltration
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Chief Minister, told journalists on October 12, 2026, that India needs a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls every five years to stop Bangladeshi infiltration. He cited Indrajit Gupta's claim of 30 lakh foreigners in Assam. Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of blackmailing the Supreme Court and Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding Gyanesh Kumar.
Assam Police detain 12 Bangladeshis including children lured by broker from Sylhet
Assam Police detained 12 Bangladeshis, including children, from Goalpara town on October 9. The group, including Sirajul Islam, Faim Ahmed, and Rahem Ahmed, arrived from the Sylhet district after being lured by a broker named Sabuj. They crossed the border on October 6, traveled to Guwahati, and were moved to Matia Transit Camp on October 10 following their detention.
