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The Print
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Prohibitory orders imposed in Assam's Dhubri town following communal tensions
Issuing an order under section 163 of BNSS, District Magistrate Dibakar Nath said the restrictions shall come into force with immediate effect and remain in force until further order. Demonstrations were held in the town during the day to protest the alleged throwing of meat near a temple. Police had to use tear gas shells to bring the situation under control, they said. Guwahati, Jun 9 (PTI) Prohibitory orders were imposed in Assam's Dhubri town on Monday following communal tensions, officials said. 'It has been brought to my notice that there is a likelihood of breach of peace and public tranquillity in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of Dhubri Police Station due to communal tension, riot risk, violent protests, etc,' he said. Accordingly, he ordered all shops and markets in the Dhubri town area to remain closed and prohibited the assembly of five or more people in any public places. Organising any rally, procession, meeting, or demonstration has also been strictly prohibited, the order mentioned. It exempted the movements of emergency services from the purview of the restrictions, it said. 'As the circumstances of the situation do not admit service of notice in due time, this order is passed ex-parte,' it added. While speaking to reporters, Nath said, 'I appeal to everyone to maintain peace, and there is no need to panic and get emotional. All must stay indoors and respect each other.' A suspected cow head was found near a temple on Sunday, another officer said. Protesting it, a mob attacked vegetable vendors and e-rickshaw drivers near Dhubri Magistrate Colony and New Market, he said. Nath said that sufficient forces have been mobilised from both state and central agencies, and they have been deployed across the town. Asked if curfew will be imposed, he said, 'There will be no curfew, but a kind of semi-curfew will be there. All shops and markets will be closed. I request all not to pay heed to rumours, and one community must respect the other.' The district administration held meetings between the Hindu and Muslim communities on Sunday and requested both sides to maintain peace. 'During today's protest, we lobbed tear gas shells at one place. No one was injured,' Nath said without sharing further details. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said a number of cattle were allegedly slaughtered illegally at several places on Eid, on Saturday, and parts of the meat were thrown at multiple locations across the state. He said the police arrested 16 people from different places. PTI TR SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Prohibitory orders imposed in Assam's Dhubri town following communal tensions
Issuing an order under section 163 of BNSS, District Magistrate Dibakar Nath said the restrictions shall come into force with immediate effect and remain in force until further order.
Scroll.in
9 hours ago
- Scroll.in
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.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Assam CM visits Dhubri site for proposed thermal power plant, assures relocation support for affected families
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the proposed site for a thermal power plant at Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra in Bilasipara Co-District of Dhubri district. Located approximately eight kilometres from Bilasipara railway station, the project site spans a vast area of 3,300 bighas, 2 kathas and 15 lechas. During the visit, the Chief Minister along with the Power Minister, Dhubri District Commissioner Dibakar Nath and senior officials conducted an inspection to assess the site's feasibility for the project. Sarma directed the District Commissioner to initiate necessary developmental activities to prepare the site for implementation of the project. He also reviewed pending infrastructural requirements, such as the construction of approach roads and other essential facilities to facilitate the setup of the power plant. Addressing concerns related to land acquisition, the Chief Minister assured that if any families require relocation due to the project, the government will provide them with suitable alternative land for rehabilitation. It is to be mentioned that the Assam government has set an ambitious target of achieving energy self-sufficiency, aiming for a thermal power generation capacity of 5,000 MW by 2035. In line with this vision, the state has introduced the Assam Thermal Power Generation Product Promotion Policy 2025, which has already attracted investment proposals worth ₹77.3 billion. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd . will serve as the nodal agency for implementation of the policy, with a single-window clearance system in place to fast-track approvals and project execution. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
