A day before the publication of the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet gave a three-month extension to Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia, an official order said.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs for extension in service of Kuladhar Saikia, IPS for a period of three months beyond his superannuation i.e. 31.08.2019, in relaxation of Rule 16(1) of the All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 as a special case in public interest.