US EditionTensions Grip Assam's Dhubri After Alleged Cow Slaughter Sparks Communal Clashes; 16 Arrested, Prohibitory Orders Enforced - The Statesman
- Authorities in western Assam's Dhubri district imposed prohibitory orders on June 9, 2025, following communal unrest after cow meat was found near a local temple.
- The unrest began after a suspected cow head was discovered on June 8, sparking anger among Hindu groups and leading to protests and violence in Dhubri town.
- To control the unrest caused by mobs targeting vendors and e-rickshaw drivers, authorities deployed security personnel who fired tear gas rounds, while forces were stationed in critical areas to reestablish peace.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the tensions to reports of unauthorized cattle slaughter occurring amid Eid festivities and announced that 16 individuals were taken into custody on June 8 in connection with these offenses.
- The administration enforced a semi-curfew banning public gatherings and shop openings to prevent further violence, urging residents to maintain communal harmony and remain indoors.
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Tensions grip Assam's Dhubri after alleged cow slaughter sparks communal clashes; 16 arrested, prohibitory orders enforced - The Statesman
Authorities in Dhubri town of western Assam imposed prohibitory orders following a surge in communal tensions triggered by the alleged discovery of cow meat near a local temple.
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