Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Assam: Arrests Made After Violence Attempts, CM Speaks
In Dhubri, Assam, more than 30 people were arrested for trying to cause trouble between communities.
In a separate incident, five people were arrested in Lakhimpur after cow heads were found near a prayer hall.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has spoken out, connecting the events to a particular political figure and expressing concerns about the situation.
The police took serious action.
The situation is viewed as serious but potentially resolvable soon.
Over 30 people arrested in Dhubri for attempting to incite communal violence.
Five arrests made in Lakhimpur after cows' heads placed near a prayer hall.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma linked the incidents to Rahul Gandhi's 'mentality'.
Shoot-at-sight orders were issued in Dhubri amid escalating tensions.
Sarma alleged a 'new beef mafia' in Dhubri procured thousands of animals.
- Who
- Over 30 people in Dhubri; five in Lakhimpur.
- What
- Arrests made following incidents sparking communal tensions.
- When
- Recent, with arrests announced on Wednesday.
- Where
- Dhubri and Lakhimpur, Assam.
- Why
- Attempting to incite communal violence.
Government View
Opposition View
Political Commentary
Government View
The incidents reflect a particular mentality and are connected to a specific political figure.
Opposition View
Statements are polarising and provocative
- Location
- Dhubri, Lakhimpur, Assam
- Arrests (Dhubri)
- Over 30
- Arrests (Lakhimpur)
- 5
- Allegation
- Attempt to spark communal violence
- Government Official
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
