Enforcement of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act Intensifies Amid Rising Communal Tensions
The Assam government is enforcing the Cattle Preservation Act to prevent beef consumption within a five km radius of worship places. Recent violations during Eid raise concerns, prompting stricter measures and arrests. Land surveys in tribal areas will aid legal actions against illegal occupants contributing to tensions.
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In a move to curb communal tensions, the Assam government is implementing the Cattle Preservation Act more stringently across the state. This intensified enforcement comes after reported violations during the Eid festival, where beef consumption was observed within prohibited areas.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted breaches of the Act, particularly in districts like Dhubri and Goalpara. Concerns over disturbances involving animal remains have heightened the need for stricter adherence to the Act's provisions, barring beef sale and consumption near religious sites.
Land surveys in sensitive areas aim to identify illegal occupants, further easing tensions by ensuring compliance with legal statutes. Additionally, authorities have arrested numerous individuals connected to illegal cattle slaughter, intended to provoke communal violence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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