Jorhat starts a campaign to combat militancy

Jorhat a busy town in Assam known for his tea estates has pioneered a campaign against militancy.

By Apem

Jorhat (Assam), July 6 : Jorhat a busy town in Assam known for his tea estates has pioneered a campaign against militancy.

Militancy, which has become a career for most of the unemployed young men in the State, has had an adverse impact on the economic development of the State. People are now tired of the activities of the militants and they are unable to live in peace.

There are frequent bomb blasts or strike calls and most of them are linked to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

In Assam towns, shops in the market are closed after sunset and people avoid visiting crowded places. But in Jorhat town, people have succeeded in ensuring that the insurgents are not able to be active.

The people are determined to maintain a peaceful environment. One effect of this is that people are able move in the town even after sunset, for shopping or having dinner with families at their favourite restaurants. Local businessmen are now happy.

Debojit Sharma, a local resident, says that the situation in other parts of the State should also be like Jorhat.

Debojit Sharma, a resident, says: "Jorhat is normal. We hope that talks between ULFA and the Government come to a fruitful conclusion. Peace will then be restored in entire Assam."

Lawyer Diganda Goswami, says: "We enjoy life here. What is happening in other parts of Assam should be stopped as it is hampering our development.."

Aakansha Pal, a touring Delhi student, said: "I am from Delhi and have come here to meet my relative. I have found that this place very nice."

Anita Bhatnagar, a tourist who has spent many years at Jorhat, said: "People are very friendly in Jorhat. We can go anywhere during night without any fear."

ANI