Assam’s cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to people aged above 18 years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says. Sarma announces the change as a measure to address alleged fraudulent enrolment and prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining Aadhaar cards. According to multiple reports, the state will halt new Aadhaar issuance for adults and will then evaluate whether an applicant is eligible for the document. The decision is described as a policy shift in how Aadhaar enrolment is handled in the state, with the government reportedly moving to tighten eligibility checks rather than processing applications automatically for adults. One report also notes that in some districts Aadhaar enrolment had reportedly exceeded enrolment targets, which Sarma links to concerns about misuse. The reports present the measure as a state-level decision intended to curb irregularities in Aadhaar enrolment for adults while keeping the focus on eligibility verification for those who seek the identity document.