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Assam CM Remembers 88 Victims of 2008 Serial Blasts
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What Happened?
On October 30, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the 88 victims of the 2008 serial blasts, calling it a dark chapter in the state's history. He vowed for a peaceful future.
Key points
- Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the victims on October 30, 2026.
- The 2008 blasts killed 88 people and injured over 500.
- Nine blasts occurred on October 30, 2008, by the Ranjan Daimary faction.
- A special CBI court convicted 15 individuals in January 2019.
- Daimary was arrested in Bangladesh in 2010 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Key insights
- The tribute reflects the state's efforts to heal from past violence.
- Sarma's vow indicates a focus on maintaining stability in Assam.
- The legal outcomes of the blasts show the judicial system's response to terrorism.
Why it matters
This remembrance highlights the ongoing commitment to peace in Assam.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma· PersonAssam· StateNational Democratic Front of Bodoland· OrganizationGuwahati· CityRanjan Daimary· PersonCBI· Organization
Source
India Today
