DHUBRI: As many as 133 people from poll-violence hit West Bengal have taken refuge in Dhubri district of Assam.
This was informed by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
“133 individuals who feared for their lives due to violence in the panchayat election in West Bengal sought refuge in Dhubri district of Assam,” said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam CM said: “We have provided them with shelter in a relief camp, as well as food and medical assistance.”
He also assured West Bengal BJP president Suvendu Adhikari of extension of all humanitarian assistance to those who took refuge in Assam.
“We consider the people of West Bengal as our valued and respected neighbors,” said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
“During the previous assembly election in West Bengal, we extended the same assistance,” the Assam CM added.
Sarma further said: “Please be assured that you can rely on us for any humanitarian aid during times of crisis.”
At least 19 people lost their lives in the large-scale poll violence in the West Bengal during Panchayat elections in the state.