Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of a specialized online portal that will allow indigenous inhabitants of Assam living in sensitive, vulnerable, or remote areas to apply for arms licences. This initiative is targeted at individuals who can demonstrate a genuine threat to their safety due to their location. Eligible applicants must be original inhabitants or indigenous Indian citizens of Assam and live in areas designated as vulnerable by local authorities or security agencies. The application process will involve thorough security assessment, multi-layered verification, and periodic review, while all arms licenses will be strictly non-transferable. The scheme is a response to longstanding demands for better security among Assam’s indigenous people, especially in regions with demographic tensions, and is not meant to fuel a general gun culture. The government aims to instill a sense of safety for those at heightened risk.