Guwahati, June 8 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday raised serious concerns over reports of illegal cattle slaughter during the Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations across the state.

In a post on X, CM Sarma said that while the Constitution guarantees religious freedom, it also upholds the rule of law and public order.

"IIlelgal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Zuha, while our constitution guarantees the right to religious freedom, it equally upholds the rule of law and public order. This Eid-ul-Zuha disturbing incidents of illegal cattle slaughter and recovery of cattle parts were reported from multiple locations across Assam.

The post added on X, " 5 cases of cattle parts found - including near Cotton University (Kamrup M), Dhub...