Guwahati, August 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday has announced that the shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri will continue to remain in effect until the conclusion of Durga Puja celebrations as a precautionary measure to maintain peace and security in the district.

Sarma stated that although there is currently no unrest in Dhubri and no fresh incidents of violence have been reported, the directive has not been withdrawn and will stay in force to deter any attempt at disturbing communal harmony.

The Chief Minister emphasized that anyone attempting to create unrest in Dhubri will face severe consequences, adding that protecting the Sanatan Dharma community, a minority in the district, from extremists is the government’s priority. The shoot-at-sight order was initially imposed in the district amid communal tensions.