GUWAHATI, Aug 17 � The Government of Assam has made an appeal to all sections of the society, including the political parties, media, NGOs etc not to fall prey to rumours and verify all related facts from the control room which has been set up at the Special Branch headquarters in regards to threats to the people hailing from Assam in other states of country.
The helpline number is � 03612380620, said an official press release here.
The Assam Government is concerned with large number of rumours being spread in many parts of the country that many youths from the NE region in general and Assam in particular are being threatened of dire consequences and to return back to their homes.
The State Government has expressed serious concern over the reports of some stray incidents of physical assault on the people of the North Eastern region staying in the other states of the country, the press release said.
