Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues ‘Shoot-at-Sight’ Orders in Dhubri, Claims 'Active Group Intends to Damage Temples'
- On June 13, 2025, the head of Assam’s government authorized shoot-on-sight orders in Dhubri town to address rising communal unrest.
- The order followed the discovery of severed cow heads near a Hanuman temple after Bakri Eid and an organized campaign by the group Nabin Bangla advocating Dhubri's inclusion in Bangladesh.
- Sarma visited Dhubri, directed authorities to arrest criminals including a new beef mafia smuggling cattle from West Bengal, and affirmed deployment of RAF, CRPF, and other forces to maintain order.
- He announced that 22 individuals had been detained in connection with the unrest and issued a warning that anyone causing trouble would face immediate firing by security forces.
- The measures suggest a firm government stance against communal unrest and external provocations, with community cooperation urged to restore peace in the majority-Muslim border district.
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Five Nabbed for Throwing Beef Near Temple: Assam CM
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Five people have been arrested in Assam's Goalpara district for allegedly throwing beef near a temple during the recent Eid festival, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. India News | Five Nabbed for Throwing Beef Near Temple: Assam CM.
Dhubri communal stir: Assam CM issues shoot-at-sight orders, 38 arrested over 'beef head' incident
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued shoot-at-sight orders in the state's Dhubri district, which borders Bangladesh, in response to rising communal tensions following reports of desecration of a Hindu temple. During a visit to violence-hit areas, Sarma said the act of throwing a cow's head near a temple should never have occurred and vowed strict action against those responsible. The police have arrested 38 people in an overnight …
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