The Assam government on Friday notified a state policy aimed at combating human trafficking and witch-hunting to ensure that all people can live a life of equal worth, free from all forms of abuse.
“The Assam State Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting is now officially notified. A significant move to safeguard human rights and uphold dignity,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a post on X.
The notification, issued by an order of the governor on May 6, stated that the policy will come into effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette.