Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Assam to Strictly Enforce Cattle Preservation Act
The government in Assam is going to be stricter about a law that bans beef near religious places.
This is because, during a recent religious festival, beef was found near temples and prayer halls, which is against the law.
The Chief Minister has ordered officials to make sure the law is followed and has asked them to investigate people living on land illegally.
Many arrests have been made due to the illegal slaughtering of cows with the intention of causing disturbances.
Assam to strictly enforce Cattle Preservation Act within 5km of religious sites.
Ban follows reports of beef consumption near places of worship during Eid.
District administrations criticized for not strictly enforcing the law.
Chief Minister directed officials to identify illegal land occupants.
Over 60 arrests made in connection with illegal cow slaughter incidents.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and District Commissioners
- What
- Strict enforcement of Assam Cattle Preservation Act to ban beef consumption within 5km of religious places.
- When
- Recently, following the Eid festival.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To prevent the consumption of beef near religious sites and to maintain communal harmony.
Government
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Law Enforcement
Government
Strictly enforce the ban on beef consumption near religious places.
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Land Investigation
Government
Identify illegal land occupants.
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Legislation
- Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021
- Restriction
- Beef consumption banned within 5km of religious places
- Action
- Strict enforcement by district commissioners
- Incidents
- Cow skulls found near religious sites
- Arrests
- Over 60 related to illegal slaughter
- Involved
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
