Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Assam CM on Temple Desecration: Retaliation Suggested
The Chief Minister of Assam responded to instances of meat being placed near temples.
He suggested that if beef is thrown near a temple, then Hindus should retaliate by throwing pork.
This comment was made in response to allegations that Hindus were behind the attacks, following an incident where a cow's head was discovered near a temple.
The police issued shoot-at-sight orders to prevent such incidents.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma suggested retaliatory actions if beef is thrown near temples.
Sarma responded to incidents of meat pieces being placed near temples in Assam.
The CM stated Hindus would use pork, not beef, if they were behind the incidents.
A cow's head was found near a temple in Dhubri, Assam, following Bakrid.
Shoot-at-sight orders were issued in Dhubri following the incident, and 38 arrests were made.
- Who
- Unknown individuals or groups, with allegations against extremist elements and accusations by the Congress party against BJP and RSS.
- What
- Response to incidents of meat, specifically cow parts, found near temples, allegedly acts of desecration and provocation.
- When
- Recent incidents following the Bakrid festival in June 2025.
- Where
- Dhubri, Assam, and other locations within Assam.
- Why
- To counter the acts of placing cow meat or remains near temples and to provoke communal tensions, according to the context of incidents.
Allegations of Political Instigation
Focus on Criminal Acts
Nature of Incidents
Allegations of Political Instigation
Accusations that recent incidents involving cow meat being found near temples are orchestrated by extremist groups.
Focus on Criminal Acts
Suggestion that such incidents may not be an orchestrated effort to instigate religious tension.
Intent and Impact
Allegations of Political Instigation
Allegations that the incidents are deliberately targeted to provoke religious sentiments.
Focus on Criminal Acts
Focus on criminality and the individuals responsible for the acts, rather than ascribing wider religious motives.
- Location
- Assam, India
- Main Offense
- Desecration, Incitement
- Government Response
- Shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri
- Arrests
- 38
- Allegation
- Congress: BJP/RSS involvement
