On Independence Day, security is tightened across the country including the national capital Delhi, so that no bird can disturb the festive atmosphere. On August 15, when the country was celebrating independence, there was a stir due to threats of bombs at 24 different places in Assam. The alleged terrorist organization ULFA-I claimed that there were bombs. The organization said that a technical error made their operation fail, due to which no bomb exploded. After this claim, a search operation was conducted in many areas of Assam including Dibrugarh and Guwahati. It is being told that 'bomb-like material' has also been seized from 8 places.

Demand for Himanta Biswa Sarma's resignation

Meanwhile, according to a PTI report, the opposition on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the state government's "complete failure" following the seizure of "bomb-like material" from at least eight locations after the banned outfit ULFA (I) claimed to have planted 24 bombs across Assam. On the other hand, Chief Minister Himanta (who also holds the Home portfolio) has requested ULFA (I) chief Paresh Barua to come to the negotiating table to discuss their problems and demands.

Intelligence and security lapses are an example of weakness

Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Bora said in a post on 'X', "It is frightening that Assam is descending into anarchy! Despite massive support, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government has failed to function. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's obsession with 'jihad' rhetoric has diverted attention from important issues, security and development have been compromised.' He said the planting of bombs at various places in Assam by the ULFA (I) highlights serious intelligence and security lapses. Raijor Dal chief and MLA Akhil Gogoi strongly condemned the act of the ULFA (I) and said it was trying to create an atmosphere of terror in Assam.

Anyone can plant bombs anywhere in the state
He said, 'It is strange that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his police had no clue about the bombs. Our only demand is that Chief Minister-cum-Home Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma should resign immediately for failing to provide a safe environment in the state.' Gogoi said the bombs did not explode only at the mercy of the ULFA (I) and this also proved that any group can plant bombs at any place across the state to kill people. The MLA said, 'Police and law and order do not exist. The Assam government has completely failed.' Sharma did not comment on the discovery of bombs and the security lapse when asked by reporters on the sidelines of an official function.