Ujjal Bhuyan, J.

1. Since the subject matter of both the writ petitions are identical, those were heard together and are being disposed of by this common order. Though judgment was to be delivered on 27.05.2013, judgment could not be delivered on that date as this Bench was not available. Accordingly, the judgment is being delivered today.

2. The facts of the two cases portray a disturbing picture. On the one hand is the depredations of the terrorists and on the other hand is the failure of the State to provide security and relief to the victims and their dependents.

3. A brief narration of the facts is considered necessary.

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4. This writ petition has been filed for a direction to produce the son of the petitioner Rajesh Ranka, who remains untraced since 7.10.2007.

5. According to the petitioner, his son Rajesh Ranka, aged about 35 years, was serving as Mohorar in a saw mill in the district of Dima Hasao (NC Hills), Assam. On 6.10.2007, he was reportedly kidnapped by some unknown persons. First information was lodged before the Lanka Police Station on 11.10.2007. On 12.10.2007, a call was received by the employer of Rajesh Ranka, demanding ransom. Police was