Guwahati, June 24 -- Amid communal tensions in Dhubri district following the recovery of cattle remains near a temple during Eid-ul-Adha, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday issued strong warnings against religious provocation and called for an immediate end to beef consumption and trade near sensitive religious sites.
Speaking to the media during his visit to Hasilabeel in Goalpara and later in Dhubri, Sarma said that provocative acts such as throwing beef near temples risk triggering retaliation and inflaming communal discord.
"If beef is allowed near temples today, tomorrow someone might bring pork near mosques. That is unacceptable. Everyone should think about turning vegetarian," the Chief Minister said.
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