Assam to absorb Agniveers into state police force

GUWAHATI: A majority of Agniveers from the Northeast state of Assam will be absorbed into the state’s police force after they leave the Indian armed forces following completion of their four-year term.

This was informed by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government has decided to absorb majority of Agniveers from Assam into the state’s police force.

CM Sarma stated, “The government of Assam has decided to absorb most Agniveers from the state into the Assam police.”

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Agniveers are soldiers recruited under the Agnipath scheme, a short-term recruitment initiative for the Indian armed forces introduced by the central government.

The scheme aims to enlist young men and women for a four-year tenure, after which a portion may be retained in the armed forces while others would return to civilian life.