CM unveils Martyrs' Memorial altar in memory of blast victims

The serial blasts at Ganeshguri and other places in the state on this date four years ago had claimed 90 lives.

Paying homage to the victims, Gogoi said, "Our message is loud and clear. If you (militants) abjure violence, we will embrace you. But if you don't, you have to face the music."

Gogoi warned them that the government would not remain a silent spectator to acts of violence, but deal firmly with forces who were out to "tear asunder the social fabric of the state."

At a function organised by the Kamrup (Metro) district administration below the Ganeshguri flyover, Gogoi said October 30, 2008 was a "black day" in the annals of the state.

Stating that the government has taken various steps to bring an end to the cult of violence perpetrated by extremist outfits, he said, "In the wake of steps taken up by the government, majority of the extremist outfits have come forward for negotiations. Today there has been a marked change in the law and order situation in the state."

"No civilian has died due to extremist violence in the past three years in Guwahati," he said.

Gogoi also said the turnaround in the law and order situation had been possible due to the support and cooperation extended by the people towards the government's peace efforts. (More)