Shoot on sight those who desecrate temple premises by throwing beef !

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issues directives to the police

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam

Guwahati (Assam) – On the occasion of Bakri Eid, an incident occurred in Dhubri where unidentified miscreants threw beef outside the Hanuman temple. The disgusting act, which took place on June 8^th , has been widely condemned as deeply offensive and provocative. Reacting strongly, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that a certain group appears to be deliberately targeting temples to incite communal tension. He further declared that police have been instructed to take immediate and strict action against those involved, including issuing shoot-on-sight orders for such offenders.

धुबरी में एक विशेष वर्ग हमारे मंदिरों को क्षति पहुंचाने की नीयत से सक्रिय हो चुका है।

We have issued SHOOT AT SIGHT ORDERS. pic.twitter.com/DDYqe0Xe1f

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 13, 2025

“I will personally stand guard outside the temple next Eid” – Chief Minister Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that, if necessary, he would personally stand vigil outside the Hanuman temple on the next Eid to prevent any incidents of desecration. He revealed that a new “beef mafia” has emerged in Dhubri, reportedly having purchased thousands of animals before Eid. Police investigations are currently underway, and those found guilty will be taken into custody.

During his visit to Dhubri, the Chief Minister directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards individuals and groups involved in defiling temples and other sacred sites. “Those responsible will not be spared. Such incidents must never recur in our state,” he asserted.

“Shoot on sight those who throw beef outside temples” – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s directive to Police

Says, “Next Eid, I myself will stand guard outside the temple”

📌Why don’t Chief Ministers of other states issue such directives? pic.twitter.com/Oxzt6mSfTi

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) June 13, 2025

Chief Minister Sarma also expressed concern over rising activities of anti-social elements in Assam and across the border in Bangladesh. He warned that a certain group—both online and offline—is actively working to create communal unrest in a coordinated manner. “A special class has become active with the intent to disturb harmony. We will not allow such forces to succeed,” he said.