Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will seek a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to investigate the causes of floods in the state, according to reports from media outlets including The Hindu and Outlook India. In the same directive, Chief Minister Sarma stated that state government employees found to be practicing polygamy will be dismissed from service.

CBI Inquiry into Flood Causes

The announcement to seek an inquiry by the central agency aims to examine the factors responsible for flood occurrences across Assam. According to reporting by national media organizations, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated that an official CBI investigation would help identify the underlying causes behind flood-related disruptions in the region.

Service Rules for Government Employees

Alongside the flood probe decision, the Chief Minister addressed service regulations for Assam government personnel. Sarma specified that any state government employee involved in polygamous marriages will face immediate sacking from public service under state rules.

Specific timelines for submitting the formal request to the central government for the CBI probe and the exact procedural measures for enforcing the rule on government employees have not yet been reported. Further official notifications from the Assam state government are expected to follow.

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