Guwahati, 30 October (H.S.): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, describing the day as a dark chapter in the history of Assam.

In a social media post, Sarma recalled that the terrorist attacks had claimed the precious lives of numerous innocent people and changed the lives of countless families forever.

He paid homage to all those who lost their lives prematurely in the tragic attacks and expressed his deepest condolences to the injured and the families who lost their loved ones.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government would maintain its firm stand against terrorism to safeguard peace, harmony and brotherhood in Assam.

October 30 marks the anniversary of the serial bomb blasts that shook several parts of Assam in 2008, leaving many people dead and hundreds injured.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash