Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Assam CM: Arrests Made After Beef Thrown Near Temple
In Assam, five people have been arrested for allegedly throwing beef near a temple.
The authorities believe this was done to stir up trouble between different groups of people.
This happened after a similar incident in another town where more people were arrested for the same reason.
The Chief Minister of Assam has said that he views these acts as attempts to cause unrest and has ordered strict action.
He has also visited the affected areas and promised to personally protect religious sites if needed.
Five individuals were arrested in Goalpara district for allegedly throwing beef near a temple.
The arrests followed a similar incident in Dhubri district where 38 people were arrested.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the act was a deliberate attempt to incite communal tension.
Sarma visited Dhubri and directed authorities to take a zero-tolerance approach to religious site desecration.
The CM pledged personal vigilance if needed to protect religious sites.
- Who
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Lakhipur Police, and five arrested individuals.
- What
- Five individuals arrested for throwing beef near a temple, allegedly to incite communal tension.
- When
- Arrests made on or before June 15, 2025.
- Where
- Goalpara and Dhubri districts, Assam, India.
- Why
- To incite communal tension, according to the authorities.
Government Stance
No Opposition Stance
Accusation
Government Stance
Incitement Attempt
No Opposition Stance
No official opposition views presented in the article.
Action taken
Government Stance
Zero tolerance towards desecration.
No Opposition Stance
No official opposition views presented in the article.
- Location
- Goalpara, Assam
- Incident
- Throwing beef near temple
- Motive
- Inciting communal tension
- Arrests
- 5
- Arrested Individuals
- Bodir Ali, Hazaratt Ali, Tara Mia, Shajamal Mia, Jahangir Alom
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sources
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Assam News: 5 Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Beef Near Temple In Goalpara To Incite Communal Tension
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