September 12, 2023 6:27 PM

Assam Assembly rejects 'The Assam Mob Lynching Prevention Bill, 2023', state govt says offenders are dealt with relevant sections of existing criminal laws

The Assam Assembly rejected a private member's bill by voice vote on preventing mob lynching as the state government said that offenders are dealt with relevant sections of existing criminal laws. AIUDF legislator Aminul Islam had introduced 'The Assam Mob Lynching Prevention Bill, 2023' on the second day of the autumn session of the House today.   Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika responding to the proposed bill, admitted that it deals with an important iss...