Overview

• The order, first imposed on June 13 after animal remains were placed near a Hanuman temple and unrest followed, will stay in effect through the Sept 28–Oct 2 festival period.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Dhubri is currently calm with no fresh violence, yet the night-time directive will continue as a preventive measure.
• Authorities report more than 150 arrests since June 13, including 11 people from outside Assam with pending cases.
• Sarma said protecting the Sanatan Dharma community, which he described as a minority in Dhubri, remains a priority.
• The CM warned of strict action against any attempt to disturb peace and cited the border district’s sensitivity and activity by organised groups as ongoing concerns.