Sarma voices concern over cow slaughter
Guwahati: Assam chief minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma
on Monday voiced strong concerns over cow slaughter incidents and said about 1,400 cows were killed in the name of 'qurbani' during
Eid al-Adha
in Dhubri town, a fact he claimed was largely overlooked by media and social media platforms.
Addressing reporters, Sarma emphasised the painful nature of the mass sacrifice and called for respect towards animals.
Sarma also asked Congress to join him in voicing the same concern against cow slaughter and consumption of beef and support the govt in bringing a law banning cow sacrifices during Eid.
"We must respect animals and people should feel the pain after witnessing mass sacrifice of cows," he added.
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