Assam: Communal Tensions After Meat Thrown Inside Bajrangbali Temple Premises; Prohibitory Orders Imposed

Unrest surged in Assam's Dhubri on Sunday (8 June), triggered by an alleged incident involving the throwing of meat within a Bajrangbali temple premises, Assam Tribune reported.

The incident sparked widespread anger among members of the local Hindu community, who staged protests demanding immediate action against those involved.

A large crowd of agitated residents gathered near the temple and blocked the main road, raising slogans and burning tyres in protest.

Tensions escalated when protesters resisted police efforts to remove the animal remains from the site. “We will not allow the cow’s head to be taken away until those responsible are identified and arrested,” said one protester, as quoted by Assam Tribune.

According to a report in the Indian Express, police used tear gas to disperse protesters and restore order.

Dhubri District Magistrate Dibakar Nath issued restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), stating the measures took effect immediately and would remain until further notice.

All shops and markets in Dhubri town have been ordered shut, and gatherings of five or more people in public spaces are prohibited. “Organising any rally, procession, meeting, or demonstration has also been strictly prohibited,” the order mentioned.

According to another official, a suspected cow head was discovered near a temple on Sunday, sparking protests in which a mob attacked vegetable vendors and e-rickshaw drivers near Dhubri Magistrate Colony and New Market.

Notably, this is the third such incident reported at the same temple, further intensifying anger and deepening concern among local residents.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that meat from illegally slaughtered cattle was allegedly thrown at various locations during Eid. Police have arrested 16 people so far.

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