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Assam: Communal tensions erupt in Dhubri after suspected cow head discovered near temple
Communal tensions and protests broke out in Assam's Dhubri town on Sunday after the remains of an animal, suspected to be the head of a cow, were discovered near the premises of a Hindu temple, India Today NE reported. The animal remains were found by a person visiting the Hanuman temple in ward number 3, around 7.30 am. The discovery led to widespread protests in the area by 9 am. According to the Assam Tribune, this was the third such incident at the same temple. A large number of residents blocked a road adjacent to the temple. They shouted slogans and burned tyres as part of their demonstration, Assam Tribune reported. They also prevented the police from removing the remains of the animal, insisting that it must remain untouched until 'those responsible are identified and arrested'. Tensions escalated in the area despite a large number of police personnel being deployed, India Today NE reported. By 11 am, Dhubri Deputy Commissioner Dibakar Nath and Superintendent of Police Nabin Singh arrived at the location, addressed the crowd and promised a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. On Monday, the deputy commissioner issued orders prohibiting five or more persons from gathering in the Dhubri town under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The administration has also banned rallies, processions, meetings or demonstrations.
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29-05-2025
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Assam to give arms licences to ‘indigenous citizens' in ‘vulnerable' areas: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam has decided to issue arms licenses to 'original inhabitants and indigenous Indian people' living in 'vulnerable remote areas', announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. ' This scheme will act as a deterrent to unlawful threats and enhance the personal security and confidence of such individuals and communities,' the chief minister claimed while listing the decisions taken by the state Cabinet. The #AssamCabinet has today taken a very important decision to protect the interests of our Jati, Mati, Bheti. Arms Licenses will be granted to Original Inhabitants and indigenous Indian people living in vulnerable areas to tackle unlawful threats from hostile quarters. — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 28, 2025 According to the chief minister, the Cabinet had decided the state should issue arms licenses after reviewing the demands of residents who were 'feeling insecure', reported PTI. Dhubri, Morigaon, Barpeta, Nagaon and South Salmara-Mankachar are among the districts where the government 'will be lenient in giving licences to eligible people', he said. The move will help them protect themselves in the wake of growing concerns about cross-border infiltration and security threats, Sarma was quoted as saying by Assam Tribune. 'The indigenous people residing near the Bangladesh border live in fear of atrocities and infiltration,' he reportedly said. Sarma said the demand for residents to get arms licenses has existed since the Assam Movement, which was launched in 1979 to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. However, the previous government had failed to address it, he said, according to Assam Tribune. 'Had we taken this step during the Assam agitation, perhaps many people would not have sold their land and left their homes,' said the chief minister. Sarma said that to get an arms license, the residents should not have a criminal record and pass a thorough police verification. 'The final approval will be given by the deputy commissioner as per the Indian Arms Act,' he added.
