August 16, 2012 6:39 PM

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Assam CM: Unidentified forces trying to destabilize central, states

Appealing to students and people from Assam living in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh not to panic, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said that unidentified forces were fomenting violence in lower Assam and trying to destabilize the central and state governments.He told reporters in Guwahati that some people are using text messaging and other methods to create panic, not only in the strife-torn areas, but also among students and professionals from Northeast, and Assam in particular, who are staying in states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Gogoi urged them not to panic and said he was in constant touch with his counterparts in both the states.Asked if his government is contemplating a temporary ban on bulk SMSes to stop spread of rumours, Gogoi said his government has not taken a final decision so far.

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