Assam: 5 arrested over temple beef incident in Goalpara

Guwahati: Five people have been arrested for allegedly throwing beef near a temple in Assam's Goalpara district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. In a post on X, CM Sarma said that Lakhipur Police arrested the five accused for attempting to "incite communal tension."

"Lakhipur Police of Goalpara District has arrested the following individuals for allegedly throwing beef near a temple in a deliberate attempt to incite communal tension post Eid-ul-Zuha: 1. Bodir Ali (57), S/o Late Jabber Ali 2. Hazaratt Ali (58), S/o Riaj Uddin 3. Tara Mia (36), S/o Rupchand Ali 4. Shajamal Mia (42), S/o Late Hazarat Ali 5. Jahangir Alom (32), S/o Late Amor Ali (All residents of Ward No. 10, Khakilamari, P.S. Lakhipur)," CM Sarma wrote in his post.

"A case has been registered and strict action is being taken to ensure all such elements face the full force of the law," he added.

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