Guwahati, June 16 -- The police in Assam's Goalpara district have arrested five people for their involvement in throwing beef in front of a temple.
"The police in Goalpara' s Lakhipur area arrested the five suspects charging them with deliberately attempting to incite communal tension post Eid-ul-Zuha," Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on his X handle.
The accused were identified as Bodir Ali (57), Hazarat Ali (58), Tara Mia (36), Shahjamal Mia (42) and Jahangir Alom(32).They are residents of Ward No. 10, Khakilamari, under Lakhipur police station in Goalpara district.
"A case has been registered and strict action is being taken to ensure all such elements face the full force of law," the Chief Minister said.
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