US EditionCommunal Tensions Rise in Assam Over Alleged Illegal Cattle Slaughter
- Sixteen people were arrested in Assam on June 7 for allegedly slaughtering cattle illegally during Eid-ul-Adha across several districts.
- The arrests were made in connection with violations of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021, which prohibits the slaughter of cattle in regions predominantly inhabited by communities that do not consume beef, as well as within a five-kilometer radius of temples or Vaishnavite monasteries.
- Officials found five illegal slaughter sites in the Barak Valley and recovered cattle parts near Cotton University in Guwahati and other districts, fueling local tensions and protests.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that while the Constitution protects the freedom to practice religion, it also demands adherence to legal norms and maintenance of public order, and he assured that stringent measures would be enforced against anyone violating these principles, regardless of their religious background.
- The incidents sparked communal protests and police interventions, but authorities reported the situation remains under control with efforts to preserve communal harmony.
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16 held for illegal cattle slaughter during Eid, says Assam CM
Guwahati/Nagaon: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, June 7, said 16 people were arrested for “illegally” slaughtering cattle during Eid a day ago. He said recovery of cattle parts was reported from multiple locations across Assam, and five illegal slaughter sites were found in two districts of Barak Valley- Gumrah, Silchar and Lakhipur in Cachar, and Badarpur and Banga in Karimganj. People from the Hindu community blocked roads …
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