1.7 tonnes ‘beef' seized, 178 eateries & slaughterhouses raided, 196 arrested
The crackdown has been underway across the state since Tuesday.
The enforcement was carried out under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, which restricts cattle slaughter and beef sales in regions predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities, as well as within a 5-km radius of temples or satras.
To reinforce this law, the state cabinet last year banned the serving of beef in any restaurant, hotel, public function, or public place.
Inspector general of police (law and order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh told PTI that authorities launched a statewide operation on Tuesday to investigate reported cases of unlawful cattle slaughter and unauthorised beef sales in restaurants.
Police said raids were carried out across 178 hotels, restaurants, and slaughterhouses in various districts of Assam over two days.
The crackdown has come after chief minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma
raised concern last month over illegal cattle slaughter during Eid celebrations in the state.
On June 20, Sarma emphasised strict enforcement of the Act across all districts to prevent the availability and consumption of beef near religious sites.
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