Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues ‘Shoot-at-Sight’ Orders in Dhubri, Claims 'Active Group Intends to Damage Temples'

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 …

What led to shoot-at-sight orders being issued in Assam's Dhubri

The tensions in Dhubri were allegedly triggered by the repeated placement of cattle heads near a Hanuman temple, just after the Eid-al-Adha celebrations.

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Assam CM orders shoot-at-sight in restive Dhubri

Assam CM orders shoot-at-sight in Dhubri to curb communal tension; deploys security forces to maintain peace.

Himanta issues shoot-at-sight orders during visit to Assam’s Dhubri amid communal tensions

The tension in the town bordering Bangladesh began on Sunday, the day after Eid, with the discovery of a cattle head near the Hanuman temple.

‘Shoot at sight’ orders issued in Assam's Dhubri over 'communal disturbance'

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that shoot-at-sight orders will be in force at night in Dhubri district, bordering Bangladesh, as a “communal group” is trying to create disturbances which the government will not tolerate. People protested in Dhubri town on Sunday after pieces of meat were found near a temple. Prohibitory orders were imposed in the town on Monday and it was withdrawn the next day. The chief minis…