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Assam Imposes Nighttime Shoot-at-Sight Order in Dhubri, 38 Arrested

Provocative cow remains at a Hanuman temple prompted the state to deploy paramilitary forces with a shoot-at-sight directive.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma interacts with the locals following the incident where cow meat was thrown at the Hanuman Mandir on Eid, in Dhubri.
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Overview

  • Cow remains discovered near a Hanuman temple on June 7 and again on June 8 triggered stone pelting and communal protests in Dhubri.
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered nighttime shoot-at-sight powers on June 13 and authorised RAF and CRPF deployments to restore order.
  • Assam Police arrested 38 individuals overnight, targeting those with non-bailable warrants and alleged temple desecrators.
  • The CM alleged a ‘new beef mafia’ smuggling cattle from West Bengal and accused Nabin Bangla of distributing secessionist posters.
  • Prohibitory orders have been lifted and tensions remain contained under heavy security as the CM vows to oversee future Eid celebrations personally.