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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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