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Man held with bullets at Assam CM Himanta's swearing-in ceremony venue
A man was detained at the entrance of the Khanapara swearing-in venue after live bullets were found during security screening. He was taken for questioning, with police saying no arms were recovered and an investigation is underway. Concurrently, Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam chief minister for a second term, with four MLAs also taking oath as ministers in the new government.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores heightened security concerns surrounding high-profile political ceremonies, while the oath marks the beginning of Himanta Biswa Sarma's second term as Assam CM.
Timeline
3 Events
Four MLAs take oath as ministers
May 12, 2026
Along with Himanta, four MLAs—Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog of BJP, Atul Bora of AGP, and Charan Boro of BPF—took oath as ministers at the same ceremony.
Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM for second term
May 12, 2026
57-year-old Himanta Biswa Sarma was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Khanapara Veterinary Ground, Guwahati. The ceremony occurred shortly after the bullets incident and was attended by dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.
Live bullets recovered; man detained at Khanapara venue
May 12, 2026
Live rounds were recovered during the security screening at the entrance of the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara. The man was taken into custody for questioning and was being taken to Basistha police station. Police said no arms were recovered from him and an investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the recovery and any security threat.