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7 hours ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Assam: 132 persons apprehended for alleged illegal cattle slaughter, unauthorised sale of beef
The Assam Police apprehended 132 persons under the state's Cattle Preservation Act on Tuesday for alleged illegal cattle slaughter and unauthorised sale of beef in eateries. A total of 112 eateries were searched during the day and 1,084 kg of meat, which the police suspect is beef, was seized, Assam Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh told Scroll. While consumption of beef is not illegal in the state, the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, bans its slaughter and sale in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities or in areas that fall within a 5 km radius of a temple or satra (Vaishnavite monastery), or other religious institutions belonging to Hindu religion or any other institution or area as 'may be prescribed by the competent authority'. It also places tight restrictions on cattle transportation. On Tuesday, a suo-motu drive was initiated in the state to check reported incidents of illegal cattle slaughter and sale of beef in restaurants without authorisation, PTI quoted Kumar as saying. 'The main intention of the drive is to stop violation of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act,' Kumar told the news agency. In December, public consumption of beef, including at restaurants and community gatherings, was banned by the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. A legislation or legislative amendment to this end has not been passed yet. The crackdown on Tuesday came against the backdrop of more than 150 persons being arrested in Dhubri after animal remains alleged to be of a cow were recovered near a Hindu temple, The Indian Express reported.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
6 crore ‘heroin' in telco's car in Assam, engr among 3 arrested
1 2 Silchar: Sribhumi police seized 870g of suspected heroin valued around Rs 6 crore and arrested three persons in this connection from the Nilambazar area on Tuesday. The seized vehicle was allegedly operated by a private telecom company. One of the accused, Iftiar Ahmed Laskar (20), works as an engineer for the company. The other arrested persons have been identified as Sahel Alom Laskar (19) of Joshnapar, Hailakandi and Sabbir Ahmed (24) of Defolala, Sribhumi. Iftiar hails from Hati Sijubari in Hatigaon. The seizure was made during a special operation led by Sribhumi SP Partha Pratim Das. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted the vehicle and discovered the contraband packed in 76 soap boxes concealed within a specially designed chamber of the car. The vehicle was reportedly en route from Mizoram's Champhai district, known to be a hotspot in the drug trafficking corridor. SP Das said legal procedures are underway to identify others linked to the narcotics network. "Efforts are on to dismantle the entire supply chain," he added. Reacting to the development, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police team in a post on X, calling it another "significant step" in Assam Police's relentless war against drug trafficking. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
NDTV
20 hours ago
- NDTV
Assam Police's Crackdown To Enforce Beef Ban, Several Detained
Guwahati: In a state-wide crackdown, Assam Police have launched a coordinated operation against the illegal sale of beef, conducting simultaneous raids across multiple districts under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021. The Act prohibits the slaughter of cattle and the sale of beef near temples and in Hindu-majority areas. Raids were carried out in Guwahati, Nagaon, Charaideo, Kokrajhar, South Kamrup, and Dibrugarh, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of both cooked and raw meat suspected to be beef. In Kokrajhar alone, four hotels were searched by police teams. According to police sources, several people have been arrested. According to reports, several kilograms of beef were recovered, and multiple individuals were detained, while several others managed to flee during the operations at various locations. More than 70 kg of beef was recovered from hostels in Guwahati's Katahbari area today during a raid by the Garchok police, police sources added This enforcement drive comes in the wake of recent communal tensions during Eid, during which 16 people were arrested for allegedly slaughtering cattle illegally. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated that while religious freedoms are protected, any violation of the law will invite strict action.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Cold Drink Bottle Hurled At Assam CM's Convoy Raises Political Heat: 5 With Congress Links Held
Last Updated: The incident took place near Rajiv Bhawan, where Congress workers were staging a demonstration over the alleged irregularities in the Gorukhuti dairy project The Assam Police have launched a probe into Monday's incident of a cold drink bottle being hurled at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy in Golaghat district. While five people, suspected to have links with the Assam Congress, have been detained, the police are scanning the CCTV footage to identify the prime accused. The incident took place near Rajiv Bhawan, where Congress workers were staging a demonstration over the alleged irregularities in the Gorukhuti dairy project, particularly the reported sale of 90 cows of Gir breed. The bottle did not cause any injury or damage. The five have been booked under sections related to breach of peace and obstruction of public duty. कांग्रेस के जो नेता खुद गाय की कुर्बानी देते हैं, वही हमसे गो-रक्षा पर सवाल पूछते हैं? — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 30, 2025 Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the act a publicity stunt. 'It would have been better if the bottle had hit me," he said, calling it 'frustration and bankruptcy of ideas within the Congress camp". However, the Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the act. 'This is not just mischief, it reflects a dangerous mindset. The Congress has turned to street-level provocation when it's unable to face the public democratically," said a BJP spokesperson. Meanwhile, the Congress distanced itself from the incident, calling it the work of 'individual miscreants" .The party maintained its stand on the dairy project issue, accusing the ruling BJP of selling off state assets and diverting public attention from core issues through theatrics. Political analysts suggest the episode could have lasting effects, with both sides using it to shape their narratives ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. For the BJP, it is a chance to project strong leadership and stability, while the Congress faces a risk of being seen as reckless amid rising public scrutiny. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Assam: Two accused in CRPF camp grenade blast injured in police encounter
Two youths arrested for their alleged involvement in a grenade blast in Assam's Golaghat were injured in a police encounter on Monday. Both the injured individuals are currently undergoing treatment at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH), police said. Three Assam Police personnel sustained injuries in the low-intensity grenade attack on the night of June 24. (Representative file photo) They were among the six youths arrested from Golaghat and surrounding districts following the grenade blast which occurred at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in the Sapjuri Panbari area of Golaghat's Bokakhat on June 24. Three Assam Police personnel—Siddhartha Borbora, Sushil Bhumij, and Mintu Hazarika—sustained injuries in the low-intensity grenade attack on the night of June 24, prompting an immediate search operation by the police. At around 8:20pm, two individuals riding a motorcycle allegedly lobbed a grenade at the camp, police said. Also Read: Drones, CRPF cover, anti-sabotage checks: How Amarnath Yatra 2025 is being secured The prime accused, Ankur Das, was arrested during a late-night raid in Dergaon in Golaghat on June 28. Five others, including Rupjyoti Das, Bhavesh Kalita, Sanjeev Baruah, and two brothers of Ankur, were also arrested from different areas, according to police. According to people aware of the development, Bhavesh Kalita and Sanjeev Baruah were not directly involved in the attack but are believed to have planned the incident. Explosives and a pistol were recovered from them during the arrests. During interrogation, Bhavesh and Sanjeev reportedly informed the police that they had hidden two pistols near the CRPF camp and guided the officials to that location on Sunday night. 'After reaching the spot, they attacked police and pointed guns at the officials. Despite repeated warnings, they continued threatening the personnel and attempted to flee when our officers opened fire on them,' a senior police officer said. Bhavesh and Sanjeev sustained injuries in the lower parts of their bodies during the encounter and were first rushed to a local government hospital. They were later shifted to JMCH in Jorhat, police said. Police stated that Ankur, Bhavesh, Sanjeev, and three others have been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Explosive Substances Act. A fresh case will also be registered against Bhavesh and Sanjeev for attacking on-duty officials.
